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HKIS/HKHS staff highlight Marzano Level 1 certification; student reps report activities

Regional School District No. 17 Board of Education · June 1, 2026
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Summary

HKIS staff presented completion of Marzano High Reliability Schools Level 1 certification and outlined plans for Level 2; student representatives reported upcoming events including New Leadership Academy, the fall play and PSAT testing.

Principal Eric Larson introduced the Marzano High Reliability Schools certification program and reported that staff have achieved Level 1 certification.

Lead Teacher Heather Barse and 4th-grade teacher Kathleen Egan described the work and specific accomplishments that led to Level 1 status and identified areas they will address as they pursue Level 2 certification. The minutes note Barse and Egan described examples of the work and then left the meeting at 6:42 PM.

Student representatives Emma Giaccone and Evan Berardino briefed the board on student activities: the New Leadership Academy beginning next week, the Drama Club staging Arsenic and Old Lace, PSAT testing scheduled for Oct. 22, A-Team meetings with Principal Hayward to discuss college planning, field trips and recycling initiatives, and homecoming participation at roughly 80% of the student body.