The Warren County School District's Finance Committee welcomed two members of the St. Bonaventure University Dual Enrollment Advisory Committee on Tuesday night, who cited the importance of continued funding for the program.

As budgetary preparations are looming, financial support will be under consideration for the program, which allows high school students in the district to enroll in college-level courses.

"If we lost funding, certain kids will not be able to attend," said Advisory Committee Member Steve Rothenberg, then emphasizing, "We are looking for other resources to cover the gap."

According to Advisory Committee Member Bob Crowley, one-tenth of one percent of the school district budget is impacted by the program.

Rothenberg explained the program's success depends on having the critical mass, or sufficient enrollment. Currently, 24 students are enrolled.

"We're at a good number right now," he said. "We would like to see it higher."

Crowley expected the new classrooms in the Pine Grove Ambulatory Surgery building along Route 62 will be completed by Dec. 10, with classes beginning on Jan. 13.

"We have a true sense of bringing students together," Crowley said.

In other business, the automotive technology program within the Warren County Career Center could see approximately $176,000 worth of equipment and supplies as part of a Fund for the Improvement of Education (FIE) grant.

Multiple bids for parts including two alignment machines and a tire balancer will be considered at the upcoming board meeting.

Additionally, a food service program update revealed that due to the increased cost and number of meals, there is an estimated $400 deficit in the budget for food services.