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Learn4Life South Carolina

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday May 19, 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, H. Grace (remote), R. Thaler (remote), S. Cooper (remote), T. Senf (remote)

Directors Absent

M. Roberts

Guests Present

A. Gibson (remote), A. Holmes (remote), A. Magdaleno (remote), A. Miller (remote), C. Gray (remote), D. Petropulos (remote), G. Sharifi (remote), H. Ruiz (remote), K. Welsh (remote), M. VanKirk, R. Reyes (remote), T. Brown, V. Chase (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 May 19, 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 Agenda

A.

Approval of Agenda

C. Zaloumis made a motion to amend the agenda by adding item 7e. LLAC Replacing Veris for May 19, 2026, for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Learn4Life High School-Charleston.
R. Thaler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes

A.

Prior Meeting Minutes

C. Zaloumis made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 04-21-26.
R. Thaler seconded the motion.

After a brief discussion, action was taken to approve the minutes for April 21, 2026, for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Learn4Life High School-Charleston.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Reports

A.

Finance

Mr. Reyes shared on the financial information as of April 30, 2026, including the balance sheet, budget to actuals, and statements of revenue and expenditures. He also mentioned that the Federal withdrawal will be in May & June, and the budget will end the SY with a surplus.

 

B.

School Leader

Dr. Brown shared her report, including Teacher Appreciation week, Prom 2026, Parent & Community Adult ESOL classes, with students who finished their first cohort. She also shared on the Bell Ringing ceremony for Seniors, Crab Crack community event lead by the school’s registrar, and High School Jump Day for incoming 9th graders.

 

Dr. Brown shared on upcoming event for May-July; Minimester begins on June 8, and Summer Sizzle enrollment event will take place this summer.

 

Dr. Brown shared on 132 students who have reenrolled and 27 have enrolled for the 26-27 SY. Reenrollment trends were also shown to compare the last 4 years and broke down by this SY month by month. She also gave a staffing update on slide 13.

C.

Management Organization

Mr. Holmes shared the Service Provider Report.

 

Ms. Chase expressed appreciation for the recent communication between Mr. Luginbill, Dr. Brown, and the district. She also mentioned that the goal is to enhance communication and support positive developments at the school.

D.

Legislative Update

Mr. Luginbill gave the legislative update in Ms. Peterson’s absence. He stated that recent legislation involving charter schools is not expected to be highly impactful. He also shared that improved documentation and staffing are expected to lead to a better school report card.

V. New Business

A.

Local Board Approved (LBA) Courses

D. Luginbill made a motion to approve the Local Board Approved (LBA) Courses to include: Philosophy and Revolutionary Ideas in Science, Academic Success & Personal Communication, Applied Science, Native American Studies, African American Studies, and Introduction to Ethnic Studies.
R. Thaler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

2026-27 Budget

C. Zaloumis made a motion to approve the 2026-27 Budget.
S. Cooper seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Cyber Policy Renewal

S. Cooper made a motion to approve the Cyber Policy Renewal and maintain coverage with Houston Casualty.
C. Zaloumis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Director & Officers and Commercial Insurance Renewals

R. Thaler made a motion to approve the renewal of Director & Officers including Employment Liability, and Commercial Package and Umbrella Insurance with Great American with Commercial and Umbrella policies expiring on June 3, 2027 instead of June 4, 2027.
T. Senf seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

LLAC Replacing Veris

C. Zaloumis made a motion to approve LLAC replacing Veris as the accounting and payroll company, including adding Kevin Welsh to the bank account and other financial accounts as needed and removing Veris employees.
S. Cooper seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Next Board Meeting Date/Time and Location

June 16, 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 5:42 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
A. Holmes