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![width=75 height=154 />The financial state of Illinois is affecting many local area school districts and their budgets. <br /> <br />The Illinois Legislature passed a six-month budget last year and the current governor is responsible for fixing the other six months of the year. Lincoln Community High School Superintendent Robert Bagby says their district will now see cuts to state programs and General State Aid due to a government compromise. <br /> <br />[audio:4161572033-41615lchscuts1.mp3] [/audio]<br /> <br />All school districts will see hits to their budgets this year according to Bagby. He notes his issue with the cuts is that needier schools will receive full General State Aid while LCHS are penalized even with a balanced budget. <br /> <br />[audio:4161572037-41615lchscuts2.mp3] [/audio]<br /> <br />LCHS was recently informed the state can no longer reimburse breakfast and lunch for students who benefit from free meals. Bagby would like to be informed of these types of cuts at the beginning of the year so a full-year budget can be figured. <br /> <br />[audio:4161572048-41615lchscuts3.mp3] [/audio]<br /> <br />Meal reimbursement usually gives a few cents back to LCHS per meal. Bagby says it's not the worst possible issue to deal with and choose to look positively at the situation. <br /> <br />[audio:4161572052-41615lchscuts4.mp3] [/audio]<br /> <br />Bagby says he's also proud of the LCHS School Board for keeping a balanced budget for six years.</p> </div>
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