Oklahoma Historical Society

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AGENDA
Oklahoma Historical Society
Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting
The Social Event Center
700 W. Gary Blvd., Clinton, OK 73601
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 1:30 p.m.
No public comment is permitted

  1. Call to order - President Karen Keith
    1. Compliance with Open Meeting Act
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Roll call - Trait Thompson
    1. Declaration of quorum
  4. Introduction of the Mayor of Clinton – Trait Thompson
  5. Introduction of the Friends of the Route 66 Museum – Trait Thompson
  6. Possible discussion, revision, and vote to approve the minutes of the July 22, 2026, Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting
  7. Treasurer’s report – David Sigmon
  8. Executive Director’s report - Trait Thompson
    1. Review of budget projections and expenditures from the 1st quarter (July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026)
    2. Update on staff changes
    3. Legislative update
    4. Update on Route 66 documentary film
    5. Update on speaking at AmericanaFest in Nashville about Route 66
    6. Update on Oklahoma Historical Society hosting delegation from the Gansu Province, Oklahoma’s sister-state in China
    7. Update on Legacy Capital Finance projects
    8. FY 2026 Oklahoma Historical Society annual report
    9. Above and Beyond/Excellence Award recipients for September
  9. Discussion and possible action on legislative budget request for FY 28 – Trait Thompson
  10. Discussion and possible action on policy updates – Jessica Brogdon
    1. Open Records Policy
    2. Social Media Policy
  11. Discussion and possible action on setting fair market value on Healdton property – Trait Thompson
  12. Discussion and possible action on the approval of projects funded by remaining Civil Rights Trail Grant funds – Angela Spindle
  13. Discussion and possible approval on acquiring the items using funds from the Bob Blackburn Collections Endowment Fund listed in the board packet under Item 13 – Karen Whitecotton
  14. Update on Oklahoma Historical Society operational audit performed by the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector for the period of July 1, 2021—June 30, 2025 – Trait Thompson
  15. Update on OKPOP – Jake Krumwiede
  16. Discussion and possible approval for an increase in Research fees – Chad Williams
  17. Update on events, exhibits, and upgrades at the Oklahoma History Center – Nicole Harvey
  18. Discussion and possible action on an update of the Black Heritage Committee and member list – Matthew Pearce
  19. Notification of Declaration of Emergency made on September 11, 2026, for the Oklahoma Historical Society – Trait Thompson
  20. New business (No new business may be brought before the board if known about or could have reasonably been foreseen prior to the posting of the notice and agenda) 25 O.S. Supp. 2024, §311 (A)(10)
  21. Announcements (Please note that the proposed announcements must be sent to President Keith or Dayna Robinson no later than 48 hours in advance of meeting for inclusion on the agenda)
    1. SWOSU to host Randy Beutler Building Dedication on October 29
    2. “Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66” film screening at Oklahoma History Center on November 2 at 7:00 p.m.
    3. Re-lighting ceremony for restored Glancy Motel sign will be on December 1 at the Route 66 Museum.
  22. Adjournment – President Karen Keith

Note: The board may discuss, vote to approve, vote to disapprove, vote to table, change the sequence of any agenda item, or decide not to discuss any item on the agenda.



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