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Marzano Academies presents Honor Charter School concept; board moves application forward to July
Summary
A team from Marzano Academies and Highmark School Development presented a charter proposal for Honor Charter School (K–8 planned) and the board agreed to move the application forward for action in July.
Representatives of Marzano Academies and facility partner Highmark School Development presented a proposal June 25 to open Honor Charter School in District 49, a K–5 start with planned expansion to grade 8.
Todd Marzano described the school’s vision and growth plan and introduced Dr. Robert Marzano, who framed the school’s instructional model around his research and a set of 16 school‑level indicators and proficiency scales. Marzano said the school’s academic model emphasizes a transparent proficiency‑scale approach, detailed teacher feedback and a high‑reliability organization framework. "Everything we do in the academy...is available to any school in the district," he said, and offered the charter’s instructional resources for district use if the school opens.
Patrick Beausoleil of Highmark School Development described facility planning and said the applicant team is actively pursuing options for both existing buildings and new construction. Highmark said the team will move with urgency on real estate while avoiding rushed decisions.
Board procedure and next steps: presenters said the charter application has been submitted and that the district’s DAC review has been completed; staff said the application materials and administrative recommendation would be provided to the board before the July meeting. Directors asked clarifying questions about the Marzano model, competency‑based progression and supports for students with individualized education programs; presenters and district staff said they will continue to coordinate on special‑education obligations, capacity interviews and operational details.
Outcome: No approval was given at the June meeting. The board voted to move the application forward for action at the July meeting so members can review the full packet and administrative recommendation.
Why it matters: A new charter school would add a district school choice option and introduce a research‑based instructional model that the presenters said is available for broader district professional development if the charter opens.
Ending: The board will receive the full charter packet and the DAC recommendation ahead of the July meeting and will consider action then.
