Elmhurst D205 locks in 4‑year electricity rate at 5¢/kWh, posts new York High instructional materials for comment
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Summary
A March 11 reverse energy auction secured a four‑year fixed electricity rate of 5¢ per kWh, estimated to save about $120,000 annually. Separately, the district posted proposed instructional materials for York High School (French 3 honors and several AP courses) for public review through April 10, 2026, with a board recommendation expected April 21.
District officials told the board the finance and operations committee accelerated procurement timelines to secure electricity supply for upcoming renewal, using a reverse auction conducted March 11.
"The final accepted rate was a 4 year fixed rate of 5¢ per kilowatt hour, which will save the district about a $120,000 per year over our previous assumptions," Mr. Blomquist said. Board members described the bidding as competitive and noted 11 companies participated in the process.
On academics, administration summarized recommended instructional materials for York Community High School, including a new textbook for French 3 Honors (ACP) and new materials for AP Language & Composition, AP Literature, AP Biology and AP Physics. Materials have been available for public display at the district office and online since March 2; community feedback is being accepted through April 10, 2026, and a formal recommendation for board approval is scheduled for the April 21 board meeting.
Why it matters: the electricity procurement locks in multi‑year energy pricing that reduces operating cost assumptions; the public posting of instructional materials begins the community review period ahead of a scheduled board decision.