At the Dec. 1 board meeting, Fairview Elementary principal Baldwin presented the school's SMART goals and math intervention strategy and shared recent assessment gains.

Key targets and progress: Baldwin said the school set three SMART goals for 2025–26 focused on instructional fidelity, reading and math. She reported measurable growth: the percentage of students at or above the 60th percentile on MAP reading increased from 27% to 31% year-over-year, and MAP/math proficiency indicators improved from 33% to 36% in the most recent reporting cycle. The principal called these "huge growth celebrations" while acknowledging ongoing challenges with differentiation and attendance.

Intervention work: Baldwin described a 30-minute daily math intervention block supported by Carnegie coaching (in-person and virtual visits) and the planned use of Exact Path diagnostic/intervention resources. She said Carnegie representative John Lanfear would return for classroom walk-throughs in January and February and that four teachers will receive individualized coaching and video-based feedback.

Student engagement and incentives: Baldwin described attendance incentives (a "falcon" mascot for classes that meet attendance goals, bracelets and small prizes) and after-school tutoring planned to focus on test-taking strategies in February and March.

Public comment on pre-K: Aaron Graves, president of the Springfield Education Association, thanked custodial and utility staff, praised Fairview staff and urged the district to expand pre-K programs to avoid untenable caseloads and oversized class sections for young learners and special-education services. Graves said clearer and more consistent communication from special-education administration is needed to ensure class sizes and caseloads remain manageable.

What the board will do next: Baldwin and district staff said Carnegie will return for follow-up visits and that leaders will track Exact Path and MAP data to evaluate intervention impact. The board scheduled Landphier/Lanphier High School to report on literacy (SMART goal 3) at the next meeting.

Direct quotes from the presentation included Baldwin’s statement of the school’s targeted learning focus: "Fairview students will read with accuracy and fluency to support comprehension of various types of text through an inclusive, equitable, rigorous, and enriching learning environment."