Learn4Life South Carolina
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Location
In Person: 6209 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406
Virtual via Microsoft Teams: https://llac.io/CHSBoard
Meeting ID: 220 806 214 370 9
Passcode: Hk7XP2F5
This meeting will be recorded and posted on the school's website pursuant to state law (S.C. Code §59-19-85).
Directors Present
C. Zaloumis, D. Luginbill (remote), H. Grace (remote), M. Roberts (remote), S. Cooper (remote), T. Senf
Directors Absent
R. Thaler
Guests Present
A. Holmes (remote), A. Magdaleno (remote), A. Miller (remote), A. Peterson (remote), G. Sharifi (remote), H. Ruiz (remote), K. Welsh (remote), M. VanKirk (remote), Michele Simi (remote), R. Reyes (remote), T. Brown, V. Chase (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Board Member Attendance
C.
Introduction of In Person and Virtual Guests
D.
Pledge of Allegiance
II. Approval of Agenda
A.
Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
A.
Prior Meeting Minutes
After a brief discussion, action was taken to approve the minutes for October 21, 2025, for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Learn4Life High School-Charleston.
IV. Reports
A.
Finance
B.
School Leader
Dr. Brown shared her report including a bell ringing ceremonies for students,graduation dates December 12 (Friday) and June 5 (Friday) at 4:00 p.m., Scottish Rite Valley of Charleston; invitations for graduation dinner sent by Dave Petropoulos and parent-teacher conferences held.
Dr. Brown shared on sponsorship for 24 families to receive pre-cooked Publix Thanksgiving meals (pick up at nearest Publix the night before). She also shared school closed entire next week for Thanksgiving break.
Mr. Henry Grace arrived virtually at 5:12p ET
Dr. Brown shared on 45th count day ADM of 165.56 and current school enrollment of 190. She also mentioned there are currently 20 applications pending.
Dr. Brown briefly shared on the State report card and will have a more extensive read through at the next board meeting.
Dr. Brown shared on the school’s new registrar and open staff positions.
C.
Management Organization
There was a brief report from LLAC. Board members were reminded to review the Service Provider report for any school updates.
Ms. Chase added that a draft on an ideal model for the school will be shared in the next couple of months.
D.
Legislative Update
Ms. Peterson shared charter school funding in South Carolina is at risk due to a legislative push to change the funding formula, which could chill the growth of the charter school sector. She also mentioned Limestone Charter Association’s impending closure and that authorizers are collaborating to transition affected schools.
V. New Business
A.
E-Rate Vendor Selections
Ms. Simi briefly discussed the E-Rate Vendor Selection process and asked for board member approval to make the selections.
B.
Workers Compensation and Student Accident Insurance.
Ms. Magdaleno explained the insurance cost and recommendations of switching companies to lower costs.
VI. Officer and Directors Comments
A.
Open Discussion
Mr. Luginbill wished everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Next Board Meeting
December 16, 2025, at 5:00p ET
Mr. Reyes shared on the financial information as of October 31, 2025, including the balance sheet, budget to actuals, and statements of revenue and expenditures.