(UNDATED) - Two ballot proposals for St. Joseph County schools passed on Tuesday.
White Pigeon Community Schools brought a sinking fund millage replacement proposal to the people, which passed with 1,045 Yes votes to 910 No votes. The proposal will levy not to exceed 3 mills for a period of five years to replace the previously approved sinking fund millage. Funds from the millage will be used for the purchase of real estate for sites for and the construction of or repair of school buildings along with school security improvements and other projects.
Nottawa Community Schools presented a bond proposal which passed with 250 Yes votes to 231 No votes. It will allow the school district to borrow the sum of not to exceed $4,360,000 and issue general obligation bonds for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping additions to school buildings and the Nottawa Stone School. It also calls for remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing and equipping along with re-equipping school buildings and the Nottawa Stone School.