The Learning Foundation of Georgia
Minutes of the Board of Directors’ Meeting
October 13, 2026
Boys and Girls Club of North Georgia
Members present: Mr. John Minor V, Chairman; Mr. David Elrod, Dr. John Fuchko III, Dr. Sharon Hixon, Ms. Cindy Howalt, Ms. Michelle Koneman, Ms. Jessica Triviño, and Mr. Larry Winter
Members absent: Ms. Tangela Johnson, Ms. Julie Patterson, and Mr. Scott Smith
Quorum Established
Chairman John Minor V called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m., and a quorum was confirmed. On a motion duly made and seconded (Winter/Hixon), the Board voted 7-0 to approve the September 22 meeting minutes.
Information / Discussion Items:
- Update on Boys & Girls Club expansion/renovations. BGC President Robbie Slocumb reported on progress of the capital project, stating new architect plans were available for review, the Club had raised $4 million for the project, and the contractor said work could begin in 30 days.
- Update on lease of BGC facility. Chairman Minor reported on the status of lease negotiations, stating the lease was nearly finalized, that the GCSA Facilities Resource Center staff was reviewing it, and he would distribute it to the Board for final review before approval.
- Update on Head of School search. Dr. Hixon reported that Ms. Cherri Nix would be the new Head of School. Ms. Nix attended the meeting via teleconference. Chairman Minor stated he was completing the Head of School contract.
Action Items:
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Board retreat on October 20. The Board expressed a wish for the new Head of School to be present for the planned Board retreat. Mr. Winter noted that firmer budgets would also be available later for review and discussion. On a motion duly made and seconded (Hixon/Triviño), the Board voted 7-0 to postpone the Board retreat to a work session in November and a retreat in January with dates to be determined.
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Treasurer’s Report. Mr. Winter reported $39,727 cash on hand as of September 30. On a motion duly made and seconded (Winter/Fuchko), the Board voted 7-0 to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented.
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Builtwell Bank line of credit authorized signatories. Chairman Minor stated the need to designate one or more authorized signatories on the line of credit from Builtwell Bank. On a motion duly made and seconded (Hixon/Fuchko), the Board voted 7-0 to designate Chairman Minor and Mr. Winter as authorized signers on the line of credit closing documents. On a motion duly made and seconded (Winter/Hixon), the Board voted 7-0 to designate Mr. Elrod and Mr. Winter with authority to make draws on the line of credit.
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Builtwell Bank checking account authorized signatories. Chairman Minor stated the need to designate one or more authorized signatories on the new checking account at Builtwell Bank. On a motion duly made and seconded (Winter/Howalt), the Board voted 7-0 to require a single signer for disbursements; that Chairman Minor, Mr. Elrod, or Mr. Winter could be the single signer; and that Mr. Elrod would present a list of disbursements to the Finance Committee.
Other Business:
There was no other business.
Adjournment
On a motion duly made and seconded (Hixon/Fuchko), Chairman Minor adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ David J. Elrod
Executive Director