TO: /
The Honorable the Members of the Board of Regents
FROM: / Anthony LofrumentoSUBJECT: / Summary of the July 2009 Meeting
DATE: / August 4, 2009
STRATEGIC GOAL: / Goal #4
AUTHORIZATION(S):
Executive Summary
Issue for Decision
Review of the Summary of the July 2009 Meeting of the Board of Regents.
Proposed Handling
Approval of the Summary of the July 2009 meeting.
Procedural History
This document summarizes the actions of the Board of Regents during the monthly meeting and is brought before the Board the following month for approval.
Recommendation
Approval of the Summary of the July 2009 meeting.
Timetable for Implementation
Effective September 15, 2009.
VOTED, that the Summary of the July 2009 Meeting of the Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York be approved.
SUMMARY OF THE JULY MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
Held in Buffalo, New York
July 27 and 28, 2009
Anthony Lofrumento, Secretary
Board of Regents
THE BOARD OF REGENTS
The Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York held public sessions on Monday, July 27 at 11:30 a.m., at 4:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, July 28 at 8:15 a.m. pursuant to a call duly sent to each Regent.
MEETING OF THE FULL BOARD, Monday, July 27, 11:30 a.m.
Board Members in Attendance:
Merryl H. Tisch, Chancellor
Milton L. Cofield, Vice Chancellor
Robert M. Bennett, Chancellor Emeritus
James C. Dawson
Anthony S. Bottar
Geraldine D. Chapey
Harry Phillips, 3rd
James R. Tallon, Jr.
Roger Tilles
Charles R. Bendit
Betty A. Rosa
Lester W. Young, Jr.
Christine D. Cea
Wade S. Norwood
Also present were the Interim Commissioner of Education, Carole F. Huxley, Acting Counsel and Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs, Erin O’Grady-Parent, and the Secretary, Board of Regents, Anthony Lofrumento. Regents Saul B. Cohen, Joseph E. Bowman, Jr. and Karen Brooks Hopkins were absent and excused.
Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.
ACTION ITEMS
Executive Session Motion
MOVED, that the Board of Regents convene in Executive Session on Tuesday, July 28 at 8:00 a.m. discussing personnel matters.
Motion by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Seconded by: Regent James C. Dawson
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Oral
Appointment of David M. Steiner as Commissioner of Education and President of the University of the State of New York
VOTED, that the Board of Regents elect David M. Steiner as Commissioner of Education and President of the University of the State of New York, effective October 1, 2009, at an annual salary of $250,000 computed as follows: $136,000 for his position as Commissioner of Education and $114,000 for his position as President of the University of the State of New York.
Motion by: Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch
Seconded by: Chancellor Emeritus Robert M. Bennett
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Chancellor Emeritus Bennett lead Western New York college representatives in a discussion about: early college opportunities for high school students; college readiness/current high school requirements; reducing the need for remediation for college freshman; and, affordability. Participants included: Sr. Denise Roche, president, D’Youville College; Dr. Dennis Ponton, interim president, State University College at Buffalo; Rev. Vincent Cooke, SJ, president, Canisius College; Dr. Martin Anisman, president, Daemen College; Dr. Nan DiBello, dean, Empire State College; Mr. Jack Quinn, president, Erie Community College; Dr. Cynthia Zane, president, Hilbert College; Dr. Christopher Haloman, provost, Hilbert College; Dr. Richard Jurasek, president, Medaille College; Dr. James Klyczek, president, Niagara County Community College; Dr. John Simpson, president, SUNY at Buffalo; Dr. Paul Hurley, Jr., president, Trocaire College; Sr. Marcella Marie Garus, president, Villa Maria College.
MEETING OF THE FULL BOARD, Monday, July 27, 4:00 p.m.
Board Members in Attendance:
Merryl H. Tisch, Chancellor
Milton L. Cofield, Vice Chancellor
Robert M. Bennett, Chancellor Emeritus
James C. Dawson
Anthony S. Bottar
Geraldine D. Chapey
Harry Phillips, 3rd
James R. Tallon, Jr.
Roger Tilles
Charles R. Bendit
Betty A. Rosa
Lester W. Young, Jr.
Christine D. Cea
Wade S. Norwood
Also present were the Interim Commissioner of Education, Carole F. Huxley, Acting Counsel and Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs, Erin O’Grady-Parent, and the Secretary, Board of Regents, Anthony Lofrumento. Regents Saul B. Cohen, Joseph E. Bowman, Jr. and Karen Brooks Hopkins were absent and excused.
Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Chancellor Emeritus Bennett lead a group of community educators and leaders in a round table discussion about how a wide variety of services are an integral part in the success of school programs. Participants in this discussion included: Paul G. Buchanan, Family Court Judge, Erie County; Diane Rowe, Boys and Girls Clubs of Buffalo; Lourdes Iglesias, Hispanics United of Buffalo; Will Kerestes, Associate Superintendent; Gregory Mott, Principal, PS 131 Academy School; Margaret Boorady, Principal, PS 27 Hillery Park Elementary.
MEETING OF THE FULL BOARD, Tuesday, July 28, 8:15 a.m.
Board Members in Attendance:
Merryl H. Tisch, Chancellor
Milton L. Cofield, Vice Chancellor
Robert M. Bennett, Chancellor Emeritus
James C. Dawson
Anthony S. Bottar
Geraldine D. Chapey
Harry Phillips, 3rd
James R. Tallon, Jr.
Roger Tilles
Charles R. Bendit
Betty A. Rosa
Lester W. Young, Jr.
Christine D. Cea
Wade S. Norwood
Also present were the Interim Commissioner of Education, Carole F. Huxley, Acting Counsel and Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs, Erin O’Grady-Parent, and the Secretary, Board of Regents, Anthony Lofrumento. Regents Saul B. Cohen, Joseph E. Bowman, Jr. and Karen Brooks Hopkins were absent and excused.
Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch called the meeting to order at 8:15 a.m.
ACTION ITEMS
Charter Applications for July 2009
BR (A) 1
MOVED, that the Regents approve each application in accordance with the recommendations contained in the respective summaries.
Motion by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Seconded by: Regent Anthony S. Bottar
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Summary of the June 2009 Meeting
BR (A) 2
MOVED, that the Summary of the June 2009 Meeting of the Board of Regents of The University of the State of New York be approved.
Motion by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Seconded by: Regent Anthony S. Bottar
Action: Motion carried unanimously
State Education Department June 2009 Fiscal Report
BR (A) 3
MOVED, that the Board of Regents accept the June 2009 State Education Department Fiscal Report as presented.
Motion by: Regent James R. Tallon, Jr.
Seconded by: Regent James C. Dawson
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Charter Schools: Proposed Revision to the Initial Charter for the Urban Choice Charter School
BR (A) 4
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approves the revision to the initial charter of the Urban Choice Charter School and the provisional charter is amended accordingly.
Motion by: Regent James C. Dawson
Seconded by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Interim Action by Standing Committees
BR (A) 5
MOVED, that the Standing Committees of the Board of Regents, be and they hereby are, authorized to take interim action for the Board of Regents during the period commencing on July 29, 2009 and ending on September 13, 2009 and that any such action shall be reported to the Board at its meeting on September 14-15, 2009.
Motion by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Seconded by: Regent Anthony S. Bottar
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Charter Schools: Proposed Revision to the Initial Charter for Future Leaders Institute Charter School
BR (A) 6
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approves the revision to the initial charter of the Future Leaders Institute Charter School as proposed by the Chancellor of the city school district of the City of New York, and the provisional charter is amended accordingly.
Motion by: Regent James C. Dawson
Seconded by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Charter Schools: Proposed Charter for the Health Sciences Charter School
BR (A) 7
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approves the application for the Health Sciences Charter School.
Motion by: Regent Geraldine D. Chapey
Seconded by: Regent James C. Dawson
Action: Motion carried unanimously (Chancellor Emeritus Bennett recused himself from the vote)
Charter Schools: Proposed Revision to the First Renewal Charter for the Bronx Charter School for the Arts
BR (A) 8
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approves the revision to the first renewal charter of the Bronx Charter School for the Arts, and the provisional charter is amended accordingly.
Motion by: Regent James C. Dawson
Seconded by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Charter Schools: Proposed Revision to the Initial Charter For Equality Charter School
BR (A) 9
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approves the revision to the initial charter of the Equality Charter School as proposed by the Chancellor of the city school district of the City of New York, and the provisional charter is amended accordingly.
Motion by: Regent James C. Dawson
Seconded by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Charter Schools: Proposed Revision to the First Renewal Charter for Explore Charter School
BR (A) 10
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approves the revision to the first renewal charter of the Explore Charter School as proposed by the Chancellor of the city school district of the City of New York, and the provisional charter is amended accordingly.
Motion by: Regent James C. Dawson
Seconded by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Charter Schools: Proposed Revision to the Initial Charter for South Bronx Classical Charter School
BR (A) 11
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approves the revision to the initial charter of the South Bronx Classical Charter School as proposed by the Chancellor of the city school district of the City of New York, and the provisional charter is amended accordingly.
Motion by: Regent James C. Dawson
Seconded by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Appointment to the Roosevelt Union Free School District Interim Board of Education
BR (A) 12
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approve the appointment of Heather M. Palmore effective August 1, 2009 to fill a vacancy on the Interim Board of Education of the Roosevelt Union Free School District and to serve the remainder of the unexpired term ending June 30, 2011.
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approve the appointment of Bishop J. Raymond Mackey as President of the Interim Board of Education of the Roosevelt Union Free School District ending June 30, 2011.
Motion by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Seconded by: Regent Anthony S. Bottar
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Charter Schools: Proposed Revision to the Initial Charter for Explore Charter School 2
BR (A) 13
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approves the revision to the initial charter of the Explore Charter School 2 as proposed by the Chancellor of the city school district of the City of New York, and the provisional charter is amended accordingly.
Motion by: Regent James C. Dawson
Seconded by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Charter Schools: Proposed First Renewal Charter for Grand Concourse Academy Charter School
BR (A) 14
MOVED, that the Board of Regents returns the proposed first renewal charter of the Grand Concourse Academy Charter School to the SUNY Trustees for reconsideration, and with the following comments and recommendations: 1) That the charter school develop a curriculum in mathematics and ELA that is aligned with the updated guidelines of 2005; 2) That the charter school include a goal for parental satisfaction in the accountability plan; 3) That the charter school provide details of the financial procedures and controls that will replace those used during the partnership with VSI.
Motion by: Regent James C. Dawson
Seconded by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Charter Schools: Proposed Third Renewal Charter for Bronx Charter School For Excellence
BR (A) 15
MOVED, that the Board of Regents returns the proposed third renewal charter of the Bronx Charter School for Excellence to the Trustees of the State University of New York for reconsideration, and with the following comments and recommendations: 1) That the charter school develop a curriculum in mathematics and ELA that is aligned with the updated guidelines of 2005 and; 2) That the charter school Include a goal for parent satisfaction in the accountability plan.
Motion by: Regent James C. Dawson
Seconded by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Charter Schools: Proposed Revision to the Second Renewal Charter for KIPP S.T.A.R. College Prep Charter School
BR (A) 16
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approves the revision to the second renewal charter of the KIPP S.T.A.R. College Prep Charter School as proposed by the Trustees of the State University of New York, and the provisional charter is amended accordingly.
Motion by: Regent James C. Dawson
Seconded by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Charter Schools: Proposed Revision to the Initial Charter for KIPP Always Mentally Prepared Charter School and KIPP Infinity Charter School
BR (A) 17
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approves the revision to the initial charter of the KIPP Always Mentally Prepared Charter School and the KIPP Infinity Charter School as proposed by the Chancellor of the city school district of the City of New York, and the provisional charters are amended accordingly.
Motion by: Regent James C. Dawson
Seconded by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Charter Schools: Proposed Revision to the First Renewal Charter for KIPP Academy Charter School
BR (A) 18
MOVED, that the Board of Regents approves the revision to the first renewal charter of the KIPP Academy Charter School as proposed by the Chancellor of the city school district of the City of New York, and the provisional charter is amended accordingly.
Motion by: Regent James C. Dawson
Seconded by: Vice Chancellor Milton L. Cofield
Action: Motion carried unanimously
Charter Schools: Proposed Revision to the Initial Charter for Harlem Success Academy Charter School