Meeting of the Board of Regents | February 2008
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Kathy A. Ahearn |
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Charter Applications for February 2008
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January 24, 2008
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Goal 2
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Summary
Issue for Decision
Approval of charter applications.
Reason(s) for Consideration
Required by State Statute (Education Law section 216).
Proposed Handling
Discussion and approval in accordance with the respective recommendations contained in the attached summaries of charter applications.
Procedural History
N/A
Background Information
Summary recommendations have been prepared for a total of 9 charter actions.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Regents approve each application in accordance with the recommendations contained in the respective summaries.
Timetable for Implementation
N/A
Regents Meeting February 11-12, 2008
CHARTERS
CULTURAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTER
1. Cortland Free Library, Cortland
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
2. Mamakating Historical Society, Summitville
3. The New York African American Historical Society, New York City
l. CULTURAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT OF CHARTER
No. 1
CORTLAND FREE LIBRARY
Cortland, Cortland County
An absolute charter in the first instance was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents under the corporate name “The Franklin Hatch Library Association” on May 10, 1886 to operate an association library. Such absolute charter was amended by Regents action on July 20, 1925 to include a name change to “Cortland Free Library.” The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the absolute charter to increase the service area from the City of Cortland to include the Town of Cortlandville and the Town of Virgil, to designate the Commissioner of Education as agent of the corporation upon whom process in any action or proceeding against it may be served, and to add the language necessary to maintain tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code §501(c)(3). The Office of Cultural Education recommends that the absolute charter be amended accordingly.
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
No. 2
MAMAKATING HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Summitville, Sullivan County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to recognize and preserve the heritage and history of the Town of Mamakating; to have programs and promote the people and places of interest in the town such as the D & H Canal and other important businesses; to have activities and programs that will help residents become educated with the history of the town and area; to help preserve and record all the cemeteries in the town that are no longer active and research the lives of the former residents buried there; to educate the children of the town and surrounding areas in the history of the area with programs at schools and displays; to own, hold, acquire, preserve and maintain objects, papers, and artifacts that are loaned or given to the society. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
No. 3
THE NEW YORK AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
New York City, New York County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a corporation to promote history and educate the public regarding the historical and cultural experience of African Americans, especially in New York; to identify, research, preserve and disseminate accurate and appropriate historical and genealogical information; to gather, collect, own, hold, preserve, display and make available for study appropriate historical artifacts, books, manuscripts, papers, photographs, and other records and materials; to encourage the suitable marking of places of historic interest; to organize and sponsor seminars, forums, workshops, meetings, programs and events, sponsor exhibits, and issue publications in any format; to expand the knowledge base and raise community consciousness regarding the historical, cultural, and genealogical heritage of African Americans; to identify, research and preserve the African-American legacy and lore; and to cooperate with city, borough and state officials and historical organizations to collect and preserve materials of citywide, regional and statewide significance. The Office of Cultural Education recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of five years.
Regents Meeting
February 11-12, 2008
CHARTERS
ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF CHARTERS
1. Our Lady of Black Rock School, Buffalo
2. St. Dominic Savio Middle School, Niagara Falls
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
3. Holy Family School, LeRoy
4. Immaculate Conception School of Allegany County, Wellsville
5. North Tonawanda Catholic School, North Tonawanda
6. Northern Chautauqua Catholic School, Dunkirk
ll. ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF CHARTERS
No. 1
OUR LADY OF BLACK ROCK SCHOOL
Buffalo, Erie County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on March 25, 1988 to operate a nursery school and a kindergarten through grade eight elementary school. Such provisional charter was extended by Regents action on July 23, 1993. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to specify the school address to be 16 Peter Street, Buffalo, New York 14207, to reflect that the corporation is a corporation with members, to specify the members and trustees of the corporation; to specify the powers reserved to the members and to amend the dissolution language and, as so amended, be extended. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly and, as so amended, extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
No. 2
ST. DOMINIC SAVIO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Niagara Falls, Erie County
A provisional charter was granted to this corporation by action of the Board of Regents on July 18, 2002 to operate a grade six through eight middle school. Such provisional charter was amended by Regents action to specify that the corporation is a corporation with members and, as so amended, was extended. The board of trustees has applied for an amendment to the provisional charter to change the corporate name to “Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls”, to specify the corporate business office to be 1040 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls, New York 14304, to add authority for the corporation to also operate at the following three sites: a) St. Dominic Savio Middle School, 504 66th Street, Niagara Falls, New York 14304, offering grades six through eight; b) Prince of Peace, 1055 North Military Road, Niagara Falls, New York 14304, offering grades pre-kindergarten through five; c) Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 2499 Independence Avenue, Niagara Falls, New York 14304, offering grades pre-kindergarten through five, to specify the members and trustees of the corporation; to amend and restate the powers reserved to the members and to amend the dissolution language and, as so amended, be extended. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that the provisional charter be amended accordingly and, as so amended, be extended for a period of three years to allow the corporation additional time to develop its programs and otherwise demonstrate that it can meet the requirements for an absolute charter.
PROVISIONAL CHARTERS
No. 3
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL
LeRoy, Genesee County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a membership corporation to operate a kindergarten through grade eight elementary school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
No. 4
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL OF ALLEGANY COUNTY
Wellsville, Allegany County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a membership corporation to operate a nursery school and a kindergarten through grade eight elementary school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
No. 5
NORTH TONAWANDA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
North Tonawanda, Niagara County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a membership corporation to operate a pre-kindergarten, a kindergarten, and a grade one through eight elementary school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.
No. 6
NORTHERN CHAUTAUQUA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Dunkirk, Chautauqua County
The board of trustees has petitioned the Board of Regents to form a membership corporation to operate a pre-kindergarten, a kindergarten, and a grade one through eight elementary school. The Office of Nonpublic School Services recommends that a provisional charter be granted for a period of three years.