(COLON) – Colon Community Schools saw their bond proposal get voted down on Tuesday.

In St. Joseph County, voters turned down the proposal with 380 No votes (53.22%) to 334 Yes votes (46.78%). Branch County voters also turned down the proposal 90 No votes to 56 Yes votes.

The proposal was asking to borrow $14 million and issue general obligation unlimited tax bonds. If it has been approved, the money would have been used for repairing the parking lot at the high school/middle school, updating gym HVAC for improved ventilation; addressing ADA and fire code compliance needs; select roof replacements; along with other projects.

Additionally, the bond proceeds would have been used to build a new Magi Athletic Complex with a full 94’ competition basketball court, a competition volleyball court, bleacher seating for over 1300 spectators, new locker rooms, equipment storage, concessions, walking track, and office space.