The Learning Foundation of Georgia
Minutes of the Board of Directors’ Called Meeting
September 22, 2026
The Minor Firm (745 College Dr., Suite B, Dalton, GA)
Members present: Mr. John Minor V, Chairman; Mr. David Elrod, Dr. John Fuchko III, Dr. Sharon Hixon, Ms. Cindy Howalt, Ms. Tangela Johnson, Ms. Michelle Koneman, Ms. Julie Patterson, Mr. Scott Smith, Ms. Jessica Triviño, and Mr. Larry Winter
Members absent: none
Quorum Established
Chairman John Minor V called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., and a quorum was confirmed. On a motion duly made and seconded (Winter/Smith), the Board voted 10-0 to add the approval of the September 15 meeting minutes to the agenda that was previously distributed. On a motion duly made and seconded (Elrod/Koneman), the minutes of the September 15 meeting were approved 9-0 as presented with Dr. Hixon abstaining since she had not attended the meeting.
Executive Session: Personnel Matters
Chairman Minor stated the need for an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. On a motion duly made and seconded (Hixon/Fuchko), the Board voted 10-0 at 5:32 p.m. to go into Executive Session. On a motion duly made and seconded (Johnson/Triviño), the Board voted 10-0 at 7:25 p.m. to return to public meeting.
Action Items:
- Head of School position. On a motion duly made and seconded (Fuchko/Johnson), the Board voted 10-0 to authorize Chairman Minor and Dr. Hixon to continue discussions with the two finalists for the Head of School position.
- Gift agreements. On a motion duly made and seconded (Fuchko/Winter), the Board voted 10-0 to authorize the Board Chairman to sign gift agreements on behalf of the LEARNING Foundation of Georgia.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Board, and the Board having expressed by acclamation its desire to adjourn, Chairman Minor adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ David J. Elrod
Executive Director