Coppin Academy High School
Our Continued Commitment to the Community
Coppin Academy High School (CAHS) is a Maryland public charter school operated by Coppin State University. With a commitment to serve students from underserved local communities, Coppin Academy has roughly 300 students in grades 9th through 12th.
Coppin Academy principals and teachers are employees of the local school district and represented by local bargaining units. The Baltimore City School Board grants the school charter, which gives the Academy more operational freedom than non-charter public schools.
Charter Schools: Defined
A charter school is an educational institution that operates independently of a school district. Operating organizations often have the freedom to design specialized curricula that meet specific student needs. In Maryland, public charter schools are public schools free and open to all Maryland children.
Maryland passed the current public charter school law in 2003. This law allows organizations and institutions to establish charter schools “to provide innovative learning opportunities and creative educational approaches to improve the education of students.”
Charter School Oversight
The Coppin Academy High School Oversight Board will monitor the academic outcomes and performance, fiscal operations, and overall compliance of the school. The Board will establish committees to support the activities as needed. For example, Strategic Planning Committee, Academic Enhancement Committee, etc. The Oversight Board will meet quarterly.
Teacher, parent, community representative, and university faculty will serve 2-year term limits. New members will be recruited from each constituent group through nomination process.
2025 - 2026 Oversight Board Members
| Name | Affiliation/Role. |
|---|---|
| Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins, Chair | President, Coppin State University, CSU |
| Dr. Chanta Haywood | Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, CSU |
| Dr. Leontye Lewis, Co-Chair | Dean, College of Arts & Sciences and Education, CSU |
| Dr. Quinhon N. Goodlowe Scott | Charter School Executive Director, CSU |
| Ms. Daceia M. Whilby | Teacher, CAHS |
| Mrs. Kayla Demeritte | Community Coordinator, CAHS |
| Vacant | Parent, CAHS |
| Mrs. Judith Jimenez | Community Representative |
| Mr. Stephen Danik, Treasurer | Vice President, Administration and Finance, CSU |
| Dr. James G. Stewart | Associate Vice President, Student Development and Achievement, CSU |
| Dr. Dorothy Parrish - Harris | Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, CSU |
| Ms. Tamika Harris, Secretary | CASE Administrative Assistant, CSU |
Oversight Board Meeting Schedule 2025 – 2026
All meetings will be held in the Talon Center - President's Conference Room at 4:00 PM.
- September 15, 2025
- December 8, 2025
- April 13, 2026
- June 15, 2026
Previous Board Meetings
- October 16, 2023, 4:00 PM
- January 15, 2024, 4:00 PM
- March 11, 2024, 4:00 PM
- May 13, 2024, 4:00 PM
- October 25, 2018, 11:00am - 12:30pm
- December 10, 2018, 11:00am - 12:30pm
- April 29, 2019, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- June 11, 2019, 11:00am - 12:30pm
- December 5, 2017, 10:00am - 11:30am
- February 21, 2017, 10:00am - 11:30am
- April 24, 2018, 10:00am - 11:30am
- June 4, 2018, 11:30am - 1:30 pm
- October 11, 2016, 11:30am - 1:00pm
- November 15, 2016, 11:30am - 1:00pm
- February 21, 2017, 10:00am - 11:30am
- April 18, 2017, 10:00am - 11:30am
Directives for Submitting Public Comments
Identify the Meeting/Topic
Clearly state which meeting, agenda item, or issue your comments are addressing (e.g., “Coppin Academy Charter Renewal” or “Board Meeting on October 15, 2025”).
Submission Method
Public comments may be submitted in writing via email or in person during the public comment period at the designated meeting.
Written comments should be sent to: [qscott@coppin.edu].
In-person comments will be accepted during the designated “Public Comment” portion of the meeting agenda.
Submission Deadline
Deadline for written comments: 12:00 PM (noon) the day before the meeting (America/New_York). Submissions after this time may not be included in the official record.
Late submissions may not be considered.
Format and Length
Written comments should not exceed 1–2 pages (approx. 500 words).
Oral comments are typically limited to 2–3 minutes per speaker.
Please include your full name, affiliation (if applicable), and contact information at the top of your submission.
Content Guidelines
Keep comments relevant, respectful, and professional.
Focus on specific issues, recommendations, or concerns related to the agenda item.
Avoid personal attacks, inappropriate language, or confidential information.
Acknowledgment & Record
All public comments will be acknowledged and entered into the official record of the meeting.
Depending on time constraints, not all written comments may be read aloud, but all will be documented and reviewed by the board/committee.