(COLON) – Colon Community Schools is presenting a bond proposal to voters in the school district on Tuesday.

School officials say they will be asking through the bond proposal to borrow $14 million and issue general obligation unlimited tax bonds. If approved the money would be 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 replacement; adding air conditioning to the high school band room; district wide furniture refresh; updating classroom instructional technology and new playground equipment at Leonidas.

Additionally, the bond proceeds will also be used build a new Magi Athletic Complex with a full 94’ competition basketball court, cross courts, a competition volleyball court, bleacher seating for over 1300 spectators, new locker rooms, equipment storage, concessions, walking track, golf simulator relocation, flexible space for group exercises and office space.

School officials say the bond is designed so that there will not be a change to the estimated 2025 tax rate compared to the 2024 tax rate.

If the bond proposal is approved, the bonds will be issued in 2025 and in 2027. This will allow for needed infrastructure and educational elements will be prioritized during the first series.

Polls will be open Tuesday, August 5 until 8 PM.