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Learn4Life South Carolina

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday February 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: 269 220 213 966

Passcode: o5sAEk

Directors Present

C. Zaloumis, D. Luginbill, M. Roberts, R. Thaler (remote), S. Cooper (remote), T. Senf

Directors Absent

None

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

S. Cooper

Guests Present

A. Gibson (remote), A. Holmes, A. Miller (remote), A. Peterson (remote), D. Petropulos, G. Sharifi (remote), H. Ruiz (remote), K. Welsh (remote), M. VanKirk (remote), Nadar Ali (remote), Nikki Lovelace, 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 Feb 18, 2025 at 5:03 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 approve the agenda as presented.
T. Senf seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously 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 01-21-25.
M. Roberts seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Reports

A.

Finance

Mr. Welsh reviewed the financial dashboard with the board

B.

School Leader

  • Dr. Brown provided updates regarding open enrollment and re-enrollment using School Mint, and efforts to notify current and prospective families via newsletters, yard signs, advertising flags, direct mailers, and more.
  • Dr. Brown also mentioned that transportation continues to be a challenge and the school is researching potential support through rideshare programs and other avenues.
  • The school is celebrating Black History Month with daily activities for students, and also celebrated National School Choice week.
  • ADA rate is averaging 78.74%. 
  • Staffing plans for the 2025-26 school year are in the works.
S. Cooper arrived at 5:28 PM.

C.

Management Organization

  • Mr. Holmes provided an update on the new Service Provider Report which is a comprehensive report providing monthly updates on services provided to the school by LLAC departments.
  • The flyers for the Black History Month events and College Access Program scholarship opportunity were reviewed.
  • Mr. Holmes also provided an update on the upcoming National Board Summit.

 

D.

Legislative Update

Ms. Peterson informed the board that the House is currently working on the budget, and mentioned that there are a few bills currently being watched including school authorizer accountability, board meetings and teacher certifications.

V. New Business

A.

Revised Procurement Policies

T. Senf made a motion to approve the revised procurement policies as presented.
M. Roberts seconded the motion.

Mr. Luginbill noted that the policies were reviewed by the Finance Committee, and the updates were in alignment with the policies of the authorizer. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Officer and Directors Comments

A.

Open Discussion

Mr. Luginbill noted that there are some efforts in researching applicable grants for the school. 

VII. Closing Items

A.

Next Board Meeting

B.

Adjourn Meeting

C. Zaloumis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:42pm.
T. Senf seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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