Learn4Life South Carolina

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 21, 2026 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), R. Thaler (remote), S. Cooper (remote), T. Senf

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

A. Gibson (remote), A. Holmes (remote), A. Miller (remote), A. Peterson (remote), D. Petropulos (remote), H. Ruiz (remote), K. Welsh (remote), R. Reyes (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

D. Luginbill called a meeting of the board of directors of Learn4Life South Carolina to order on Tuesday Apr 21, 2026 at 5:04 PM.

B.

Record Board Member Attendance

C.

Introduction of In Person and Virtual Guests

D.

Pledge of Allegiance

II. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes

A.

Prior Meeting Minutes

S. Cooper made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 03-17-26.
R. Thaler seconded the motion.

After a brief discussion, action was taken to approve the minutes for March 17, 2026, for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Learn4Life High School-Charleston

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Reports

A.

Finance

Mr. Reyes shared on the financial information as of March 31, 2026, including the balance sheet, budget to actuals, and statements of revenue and expenditures. 

B.

School Leader

Dr. Brown shared her report, including 31 graduates for June 5th graduation, with 7 of those already finished required course work and received their cap & gown. She also shared on Global Education Day with 10 students in attendance.

 

SAT testing was administered on Friday, April 17, and Parent/teacher conferences also took place with over 60 meetings so far this year.

 

Dr. Brown shared on an enrollment event “Grill and Chill” for the 135th count day and all the activities the students took part in. Prom is scheduled for this Friday, April 24, Minimester begins on June 8, and Summer Sizzle enrollment event will take place this summer.

 

Dr. Brown shared on current enrollment of 173, with 165 ADM. She also shared on 82 students who have reenrolled and 21 have enrolled for the 26-27 SY. She also gave a staffing update on slide 12.

C.

Management Organization

Mr. Holmes shared the Service Provider Report and LIGA Cinco de Mayo Celebration flier.

D.

Legislative Update

Ms. Peterson shared on Senate bill 1A.3, Charter School Budget, is on the senate floor.

She also shared on Senate Bill S454 The Charter School Accountability Bill passed the Senate and the House. She also stated budget work continues in the legislature with the Senate expected to be more favorable to charter funding.

IV. New Business

A.

2026-27 Regular Board Meeting Calendar

D. Luginbill made a motion to approve the 2026-27 Board Meeting Schedule.
R. Thaler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

2026-27 Course Catalog and Local Board Approved (LBA) Courses

S. Cooper made a motion to approve the 2026-27 Course Catalog and Local Board Approved (LBA) Courses Including: Introduction to Philosophy, Revolutionary Ideas in Science, Academic Success & Personal Communication, Applied Science, and Native American Studies.
R. Thaler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

2025-26 Revised Budget

M. Roberts made a motion to approve the 2025-26 Revised Budget.
R. Thaler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

2026-27 Budget Review

After a brief discussion, action was taken to table this for the second review of the 2026-27 Budget and approve at the May board meeting.

V. Closing Items

A.

Next Board Meeting Date/Time and Location

May 19, 2026, at 5:00p (ET) Learn4Life High School - Charleston 6209 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406Adjourn meeting.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:47 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
A. Holmes