The school district ran out of money on Wednesday, and unless emergency funding comes through, the school district will not be able to pay teachers and other staff in two weeks.
A number of Pennsylvania School Districts are in similar predicaments and are closely monitoring the outcome.
"It does not appear as if on the 18th of January we will be able to meet our payroll," said Dr. Tom Persing, Acting Deputy Superintendent.
The district will also be unable to pay their electric and heating bills.
"And anything else that a normal household budget would have to meet," said Dr. Persing.
The School District says it needs about $7 million by January 18th to pay its bills and roughly $20 million to finish the school year.
The district is comprised largely of economically impoverished families. It depends largely on state aid to operate and lost millions last year due to statewide budget cuts.
Recently, the district has appealed to Gov. Tom Corbett's Secretary of Education for help.
"He had said that there just isn't any money available, however he would be happy to keep the dialogue going and we're very appreciative of that," said Dr. Persing.
Meanwhile, the Teachers Union comprised of 204 teachers and support staff, have voted to keep working even if they don't get paid on January 18th. That means that the district's 3600 students will still have classes, at least initially.
The Union is also appealing to the Governor.
"He needs to quit playing politics, and he needs to release the money the district has requested," said Linda Cook, President of the Southeast Region of PSEA.
Sources tell Action News that a meeting may take place on Thursday between the school district and members of the governor's staff in an undisclosed location.
District officials are hoping for a positive outcome, because the last thing they want to do is shut down the schools, a possibility if no aid arrives.
