(KNZA)--The Hiawatha High School wood shop building will be getting a new dust collection system, following action taken by the USD 415 Board of Education Monday evening.

The Board approved a contract with Universal Construction to facilitate the project. The action will allow the company to obtain bids for materials and installation.

Superintendent Lonnie Moser said the total projected cost of the project has been placed at $105,000, plus $1,375 for electrical.

High School Industrial Arts teacher Darren Arment said the upgraded system is needed for health reasons. He said the current dust collection system if antiquated and inefficient.

The upgraded system is to be installed next summer.

In other business, the Board approved the renewal of two-year lease agreement with the Hiawatha Baseball and Softball Club for the Robinson Center through 2026.

The district will be pay $13,000 per year for use of the facility, which is the same amount as the district paid the past two years.

The indoor practice facility, which is located at Noble Park, is utilized by the high school baseball and softball teams.