OnTECH holds a public monthly board meeting. We meet at a variety of public locations. If your organization would like to host a public meeting, please contact us at info@ontechcharter.com. At the public meeting we conduct board business, provide an update on the school plans and engage public comments and questions.
The Board welcomes members of the community to get involved in the development of OnTECH. One way to be involved is to apply to be a board member. The Board is made up of individuals in our community that have expertise in areas such as education, business, non-profit, fundraising, the sustainable sciences and have an interest in the betterment of our community. A well-functioning board has individuals with diverse interests and expertise and who come from different constituent groups in our community.
The OnTECH Charter High School Board of Trustees
Kwame Fluker, President
Mr. Fluker, Senior Manager, Human Resources, provides strategic human resources support for the Radar & Sensor Systems market segment within Lockheed Martin and also serves as the human resources site lead for the Syracuse facility with over 1800 employees. Kwame came to Syracuse in January 2019 from Troy, Alabama, where he was the HR Manager for Lockheed Martin’s MH-60R helicopter manufacturing facility within the Sikorsky line of business. Over his 20-year HR career, Kwame’s experience has spanned across several human resources disciplines including labor relations, talent acquisition, project management, and human resources business partner leadership. He earned his master’s degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, and his bachelor’s degree from Alabama State University in Montgomery. He is a recent graduate of the 30th class of Leadership Greater Syracuse and also serves on the Board of Trustees for OnTECH Charter High School in Syracuse, New York. Kwame is married to his college sweetheart, Zillah, and they have two amazing boys, Coleman (5th grade) and Anderson (4th grade).
Stephen Kimatian, Trustee & Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Kimatian is a Syracuse resident, a graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School, New York, Princeton University and Cornell Law School. He served as General Manager for ABC and CBS network television stations and as President of Maryland Public Television. He is former general counsel for the Nexstar Television Group and North East Region VP for Clear Channel Television. Mr. Kimatian brings his expertise to the Board in management, media relations, communications, law, fundraising, as well as his relationship with the business sector and local politicians. He oversees facility responsibilities and is the founding treasurer of the Board.
Karen McMahon, Trustee
Ms. McMahon is a dedicated professional with over 20 years of marketing and communications experience, including e-commerce, museum, non-profit, and government advocacy campaigns. A trusted leader on- and off-line, known especially for her skill in internet marketing, affiliate marketing, loyalty marketing, member benefit program development, brand strategy, professional writing, negotiation, customer service, and social media.
William “Bill” Sanford, Trustee
Mr. Sanford is a lifetime resident of Onondaga County. He served in the United States Army on active duty for two years and four years in the Active Reserve. Bill served in the Onondaga County Legislature for twenty-two (22) years, (fourteen (14) as Chairman) and one term as a New York State Assemblyman. As a result of these relationships, Bill was able to build long term relationships in the political arena where he respected on both sides of the political aisle. He is currently involved as a board member in several charitable community organizations and is working with several community leaders/groups on public interest projects to enhance the quality of life in Central New York.
Pastor Willie Mitchell, Trustee
For over 30 years Pastor Mitchell has served the youth of the Syracuse community and brings this knowledge and experience to OnTECH. He has been Pastor of Christ Cultivating Community Church since 2007. Prior to his role as Pastor, he worked at the Hutchins Psychiatric Center. Pastor Mitchell served in the United States Marine Corps as a Military Police Officer and in the Army Reserves as a Drill Sergeant. Pastor Mitchell is often seen in the school talking with the students.
