Superintendents in Illinois are reacting to impending cuts from the State to categories such as transportation and school meals. 

Mary Vogt, Superintendent of Bement Schools, explains that they do not heavily rely on State dollars in her district, and so cuts to essential categories will not greatly affect them. This is because the school and community have a small population, so they do not receive much in the way of State or Federal funding anyway. 

A concern for many district leaders is cuts to transportation dollars, which go towards funding bus services, in combination with inflation driving costs through the roof. Vogt says while this is a struggle, it isn't a new one for her district.

Vogt feels that the district is somewhat insulated from these cuts because it was already not receiving much funding. She says being able to plan ahead has set them up to be ready for any lack of funding.

While Bement School District does not have to worry much about cuts to mandated categoricals, Vogt feels for the struggle that other districts may face, especially those that rely more on State and Federal funding. 

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