In a recent government meeting, officials discussed the outcome of an electric bid involving Provident Energy, with BP Energy emerging as the winning bidder. The district is facing an 8% increase in electricity costs, which translates to an estimated additional expense of around $60,000. This increase pertains solely to the commodity cost of electricity, with further significant hikes anticipated in transportation costs.

Officials noted that the district is taking steps to mitigate these costs through energy-efficient upgrades in new buildings, including the administration building and renovations at Steckle and the middle school. These improvements are expected to help reduce overall energy consumption.

The board has approved the contract with BP Energy, which is currently undergoing final adjustments with the district's solicitor. Once finalized, the contract will be presented for approval at the next meeting.

Additionally, the meeting addressed the Act 1 index, which has been set at 4% for this year, down from 5.3% last year. The adjusted index for the Whitehall Copley School District stands at 5.3%, allowing the board the option to increase taxes by this percentage if deemed necessary. No exceptions to this index were identified during the discussions.