HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees will consider a resolution that will refinance more than $5.5 million in building improvements done in 2007.

The college entered into a lease agreement with a company that specializes in environmental improvements. The school renovated buildings with better heating and air systems, improved windows and improvements to bathroom fixtures.

Recently the college found an opportunity to refinance the lease, saving the college about $50,000 after expenses. The new lease will run through 2027 just as the previous one did.

Also Thursday, the board may take action on a 1 percent increase in dorm and meal fees for next year.

According to Director of Finance Julie Blanton the proposal may be tabled so more study can be done on how meals will be affected when the school begins a major renovation of the student union dining area.

The plan is for an expanded dining area and new a kitchen which is slated for construction later in 2019. The total cost of the project is $4.5 million.

Thursday’s meeting of the HutchCC Board of trustees beings at 7 p.m. in the Shears Technology Center.