August 13, 2002

REPORT IN BRIEF

The NOVA Workforce Board Selection Committee is recommending confirmation 
of the following individuals to the NOVA Workforce Board:

Dr. Martha Kanter, President
De Anza College

Mr. Chuck Steligo, Regional Manager
California Employment Development Department (EDD)

The NOVA Workforce Board Selection Committee is comprised of a NOVA 
Workforce Board representative (Vice Chairperson Clysta Seney), the President 
of the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce (Suzi Blackman) and a Sunnyvale City 
Council representative (Vice Mayor Julia Miller).  The Selection Committee is charged 
with the responsibility of recommending candidates for the NOVA 
Workforce Board, for confirmation by the Sunnyvale City Council.

The Selection Committee is recommending Dr. Martha Kanter and Mr. Chuck Steligo 
for four-year terms on the NOVA Workforce Board.

BACKGROUND

The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 stipulates the composition, roles and responsibilities of the local workforce board. The local workforce board is appointed by the chief local elected official (Sunnyvale City Council) and should have a majority of representatives from business and representation from at least the following stakeholders:

•   Business Executives (majority and chair)

•   Education providers

•   Labor Organizations

•   Community-based Organizations

•   Economic development agencies

•   One-Stop partners

DISCUSSION

The NOVA Workforce Board Selection Committee is recommending Dr. Martha Kanter 
to the NOVA Workforce Board, to fill the community college seat that 
was recently vacated by Dr. Leo Chavez, Chancellor of the Foothill De Anza Community
College District.  Dr. Chavez, after providing many years of 
dedicated service, has decided to retire from the Board.  In addition the 
Selection Committee is recommending Mr. Chuck Steligo to the NOVA 
Workforce Board to fill the EDD seat that was recently vacated by Ms. Nancy Erickson 
who after many years of invaluable public service has retired from the Board and EDD. 

ABOUT THE CANDIDATES

Martha Kanter, President
De Anza College

As President of De Anza College, Dr. Kanter oversees the operations of a much-respected educational institution employing over 1200 staff and providing academic leadership on behalf of 26,000 students.  Dr. Kanter brings to the NOVA Workforce Board over 30 years of experience in education as a high school teacher, college teacher, and administrator and now President of De Anza College for the past nine years.  Dr. Kanter also brings to the Board small business and entrepreneurial expertise from her years spearheading an educational technology consulting firm. As a well-respected community leader, Dr. Kanter has served on various community boards including Vice Chair of Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network.

Chuck Steligo, Regional Manager
California Employment Development Department (EDD)

Over the years, EDD has been a very active and committed partner in the 
provision of workforce development services as part of CONNECT! and through 
its leadership contributions on the NOVA Workforce Board. EDD represents a 
mandated partner in the one-stop workforce investment system.  Mr. Steligo is 
regional manager for the EDD Job Service one-stop offices located in Sunnyvale,
Campbell, Hollister, San Jose and Gilroy employing 70 staff.  Mr. Steligo brings to 
the Board over 30 years of experience managing a universal workforce service-delivery 
system with particular expertise in customer service, labor market trends and the 
state Labor Exchange System. 

These appointments comply with the requirements of the Workforce Investment 
Act.

EXISTING POLICY

The proposed activities are consistent with the City of Sunnyvale's Socio-
Economic Goal 5.1F: Provide job training and employment services, within constraints 
of operative Federal regulations and available Federal funding to 
address the locally-determined employment and training needs of economically
disadvantaged residents and others with special needs.

FISCAL IMPACT

No fiscal impact.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Publication and posting of Council Agenda.  In addition, Council reports are available 
at the Sunnyvale City Library and on the City's internet page.

ALTERNATIVES

1. Confirm both candidates recommended by the NOVA Workforce Board 
   Selection Committee for the NOVA Workforce Board.

2. Recommend that one of the candidates be confirmed for the NOVA 
   Workforce Board.

3. Recommend that none of the candidates be confirmed for the NOVA Workforce. 

RECOMMENDATION

The NOVA Workforce Board Selection Committee recommends that the 
Sunnyvale City Council approve Alternative #1 and confirm Dr. Martha Kanter 
and Mr. Chuck Steligo for four-year terms on the NOVA Workforce Board.

Prepared by: 
Michael J. Curran, Director
Department of Employment Development

Approved by:
Robert S. LaSala
City Manager