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Mercedes ISD authorizes superintendent to lock electricity rates
Summary
The board gave the superintendent authority to work with TASB Energy Cooperative and Direct Energy to lock favorable electricity rates ahead of a contract expiration in May; the motion passed unanimously after TASB representatives answered board questions.
The Mercedes ISD Board of Trustees authorized the interim superintendent to lock in electricity rates with Direct Energy when market conditions are favorable, using TASB Energy Cooperative as the purchasing vehicle. Interim Superintendent Dr. Alicia Noyola told the board administration recommended the action because the district's current electricity contract expires in May.
Dr. Alicia Noyola said "administration was recommending approval to work with TASB Energy Cooperative to lock in good rates that best fit the district due to the current contract ending in May." Representatives Lou Mireles and Melissa Rodriguez of TASB Energy Cooperative were present to answer board questions. Trustee Oscar Hernandez moved to approve the recommendation; Trustee Ricardo Hinojosa seconded the motion and the board voted unanimously to authorize the superintendent to proceed.
The authorization gives administration flexibility to secure market rates ahead of the contract expiration; the motion does not name a specific rate or term and directs staff to use TASB procurement procedures.
