(KNZA)--The Hiawatha School Board, during a special meeting Monday morning, ratified a negotiated agreement with teachers for the 2020-21 school year.

Under the agreement, Superintendent Lonnie Moser said teachers will see an average salary increase of 3.2 percent.

The agreement includes a $1,000 increase in the base salary to $41,000.

The agreement also includes an increase of $630 to any teacher holding a Master's Degree.

The Board also approved a memorandum of understand in relation to the use of sick leave for the 2020-21 school year.