League of Women Voters of California
Santa Clara County, CA November 4, 2003 Election
	Norman John Shaskey Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Foothill-De Anza Community College District

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Los Altos/Mtn. View Area and asked of all candidates for this office.

Read the answers from all candidates.

Questions & Answers

1. Given the fact that budgetary restraints will continue, what programs do you support and what programs would you cut and why? Please be specific.

I will not allow a reduction in educatioanl opportunities for all persons. I will use my financial expertise as a Certified Public Accountant to help balance the district budget without reductions of service and layoffs. I would seek an increase in class size and a limit to future wage & benefit increases for college employees before limiting educational opportunities. We must continure to invest in education to improve our future economy.

2. What do you see as the role of the Board in labor negotiations?

The Board must negotiate fairly with all employee unions and non represented workers. This applies to all wages, benefits, working conditions and disciplinary actions. The Board must not discriminate in any manner.

3. What suggestions/ideas do you have for increasing alumni and community support for the colleges?

Continue to use the Foothill-DeAnza College Foundation in a lead role for raising donations from the community and alumni.