Alene Reuschel

Macomb Jr. Sr. High School Lock Down

Scott Stuntz — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:41:07 +0000

KHQA reported the Macomb Junior and Senior High School went into lockdown at during the 9 o'clock hour this morning.

Cost Containment Plan for Macomb Schools

Rich Egger — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:41:31 +0000

The workforce will be a bit smaller in the Macomb School District next fall as a result of budget cuts.

The equivalent of three full-time positions will be eliminated as part of what the district is calling a “cost containment” plan, which the Board of Education approved during its March meeting.

Superintendent Alene Resuchel said the district will also dip into its reserves to balance its budget, but she said it is not sustainable in the long-term to rely solely on reserves.

Macomb School Superintendent Finalists Named

Rich Egger — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:28:22 +0000

The finalists for Macomb School District superintendent are all currently superintendents in Illinois:

Dr Chad Allaman is with Central Elementary School District 51 in Washington
Dr Chet Lien is Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 in Taylor Ridge
Dr Patrick Twomey is with Havana Community Unit School District 126 in Havana

Twomey once worked for the Macomb district. He was high school principal before leaving for Havana in 2007.

Survey in Macomb Superintendent Search

Rich Egger — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:58:38 +0000

The Macomb Board of Education is conducting an on-line survey to gather community input on the desired qualities for the next superintendent.

Board President Robert Shouse said hard copies of the survey are also available. They can be obtained at all of the district's buildings.

Appeal Alleges Disparities in Sports

James Lenz — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:51:27 +0000

Jill Brody filed a formal complaint with the Macomb School District in late March under federal Title IX law. Superintendent Alene Reuschel responded that the district is in compliance. Title IX law requires “equivalent” treatment of male and female athletes.

Brody appealed Reuschel's finding in May.

Reuschel says, “She can ask the board to review that decision. And there's a time frame and so once the board has reviewed, and within that time frame, the board will eventually direct me to respond to Dr. Brody their decision.”

Macomb School Superintendent to Retire

James Lenz — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:40:22 +0000

The Macomb School District will soon begin the search for a new superintendent. Dr. Alene Reuschel will retire next year.

She seriously considered retirement this year after the governor proposed cutting pension benefits for educators. However, she decided she had too much work left to do.

She said, “We're right at the brink of doing some really fantastic things here, not only in Macomb, but just in education we're just at the very cusp of what we're going to see.”

Macomb School District Seeks Public Input

James Lenz — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:01:19 +0000

District residents will have two opportunities to weigh in on the district's strategic plan and how it is meeting its goals.

Superintendent Alene Reuschel said the district established a number of goals six years ago.

She said, “We're going to get some input as it relates to finance, as it relates to facilities, as it relates to curriculum. And so here's an opportunity for our constituents to be a part and to share some ideas and help us as we look forward for the next five or six years.”

“Green” Roof will Save Money

James Lenz — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:19:55 +0000

The Macomb School District will save nearly $125,000 on a roof repair project on the oldest section of Lincoln School. The savings comes from re-using some of the roofing material, which is also good for the environment.

The estimated cost was nearly $420,000. The bid was based on a “green” option that will re-install much of the same material.

Superintendent Alene Reuschel said the district can set an example.

Schools Will Increase Network Capacity

James Lenz — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:20:22 +0000

The Macomb School District will spend $204,000 to increase its computer network capacity tenfold in time for next school year.

Superintendent Alene Reuschel said the extra capacity will allow greater use of wireless technology at the junior-senior high school next year.

She said, “We will make sure that every classroom-grades 7-12-will have the equivalent of 30 access points within a room which means you can have 30 units needing wireless service of some kind in a room.”

Watson Resignation Details Revealed

Rich Egger — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:44:12 +0000

We now know more about the resignation agreement between Daniel Watson and the Macomb School District.

The Board of Education during its February meeting approved the agreement. It breaks down as follows:

*$32,279.72 as compensation while he was still employed by the district during the current school year;

*$11,562.09 as front pay (minus deductions);

*A lump sum of $1,500.00 as compromise of claims.