Melanie Asmar / Chalkbeat Two Denver schools will not be allowed to join innovation zones — at least not right now — after the school board denied their applications to enter agreements that would afford them more autonomy and flexibility. Board members say they’re in the midst of a monthslong process of evaluating innovation schools and zones, nicknamed the “pause and reflect” period. The board has pledged to consider new applications in August. But innovation leaders, teachers, and families said the delay puts them at a disadvantage in planning for next school year. And they fear that autonomous innovation zones may be falling out of favor with the board.