Chairman’s Letter

CONSISTENCY.

“I AM CONSISTENTLY IMPRESSED BY THE INTEGRATION OF THE INNOVATIVE AND THE EMBRACE OF THE FORWARD-THINKING THAT IS A CORNERSTONE OF ITS SUCCESSFUL APPROACH TO EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE, BOTH TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE.”

MARTIN HAIRSTON (ME ’86) CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

The old expression “May you live in interesting times” took on new relevance shortly after I became Chairman two years ago. Honestly, I don’t believe any of us ever anticipated living through such days as these.

Through it all, I find that the consistency of that which is familiar and immutable has been sustaining for me during ‘interesting times.’ In my work on behalf of Bosco Tech, I am encouraged by evident results of those ageless attributes, especially during the past challenging months.

And while the Tech unfailingly upholds timeless values and strengths, I am consistently impressed by the integration of the innovative and the embrace of the forward-thinking that is a cornerstone of its successful approach to educating young people, both today and in the future.

Not surprisingly, the Tech has used this period wisely, as a time of reflection, analysis, and forward thinking. Board members, administrators, and other stakeholders have spent the past year carefully deliberating and developing a strategic plan to ensure that the Tech’s future endeavors are well advised and that they consistently adhere to proven Salesian precepts to educate young people from all walks of life.

The resulting strategic plan that was recently adopted by the Board of Trustees addresses four major elements of Bosco Tech’s future: 1. Expanding and enhancing the academic program 2. Improving and renewing the facilities 3. Strengthening governance and organizational capacity 4. Reinforcing the school's financial position

From refining our mission statement to more effectively reflect today’s Tech and emphasize our future vision, to developing a ten-year facilities masterplan, these key efforts are focused on making Bosco Tech’s name a familiar one as the only integrated Catholic, college-prep technology school in the nation, while upholding St. John Bosco’s overriding imperative to teach with reason, religion and loving kindness.

On the pages of this report, you will read stories of individuals, teams, programs, instructors who are inspiring…. As you read, you will see that 2020-2021 was, indeed, a valuable, albeit ‘interesting,’ year well spent.

In the spirit of St. John Bosco, Martin Hairston (ME ’86), Chairman, Board of Trustees