As lawmakers rush to make sure Isaac School District can meet payroll, Republicans are calling for a criminal investigation into the situation.

Lawmakers intend to keep Isaac's schools open for the remainder of the school year amidst the financial crisis.

Educators at the Isaac Elementary School District received good news on Monday from the federal government. Money is on the way. For now, however, the county says it won’t go toward paying the district's payroll.

A school district facing a fiscal crisis may be able to pay teachers and staff, but only if the Legislature can pass a bill directing the county treasurer to disburse the funds first. Educators at Isaac School District are due a paycheck tomorrow.

Arizona lawmakers are working to get aid for teachers who've been at the will of a struggling school district that's millions of dollars in debt. That district doesn't have the money to make payroll.