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Southside Elementary presents data showing large K–2 gains; school moves to "exemplary" under new accountability model

Effingham CUSD 40 Board of Education · February 16, 2026
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Southside Elementary staff told the board that K–2 MAP testing and targeted interventions produced notable gains (reading from 74% to 94% in one measure), and said the school’s designation rose from "commendable" to "exemplary" under the state’s redesigned accountability categories.

Southside Elementary leaders presented K–2 MAP results and a package of instructional and engagement practices that they say produced notable gains and helped the school advance to an "exemplary" rating under the state’s new accountability system.

Jessica Reiger and Tadeetha Reebman told the board Southside first and second graders met high Tier 1 benchmarks in several areas: "our first graders are at 88" for math tier 1, and second graders are…

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