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The Wasatch Front Economic Forum held its annual conference on January 9, 2003, focusing on the economic outlook for the state's school-age population. Featuring key speakers like D. Kent Michie, Dr. Pamela Perlich, and Dr. Steven C. Norton, the event examined the growth in school enrollment and the implications for education policy. Panel discussions emphasized the responsibility of citizens and policymakers to advocate for sound educational practices. This gathering highlighted the importance of strategic planning to accommodate the coming demographic shifts in Utah's youth population.
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Wasatch Front Economic Forum Annual Conference for The Economic Report to the Governor January 9, 2003
Introductions • D. Kent Michie, Vice President Zions Bank Public Finance • State Financial Advisor; Officer, Wasatch Front Economic Forum • Former member, Board of Education, Salt Lake City School District
The Coming Boom in School Age Population A Panel Discussion
Noble Politics The duty of caring and responsible citizens is to concentrate all their influence to make popular that which is sound and good, and unpopular that which is unsound.
Introductions • Dr. Pamela Perlich Sr. Research Economist Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Utah • Additionally: Adjunct Professor, Urban Planning Program, Geography Department, U of U; Wasatch Front Economic Forum; Utah Population Estimates Committee; Utah Council for Economic Education • Previously: Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget
Introductions • Connie SteffanEducation Policy Analyst Office of Legislative Research & General Counsel • Served on Legislative staff for over 17 years • Previously: Research Analyst, Bureau of Economic and Business Research; Teacher, Jordan SD
Introductions • Dr. Steven C. NortonSuperintendent Cache County School District, President Utah Association of School Superintendents • Previously: Superintendent, Blackfoot SD No. 55; Asst. Superintendent, Blackfoot; Superintendent, West High School; Teacher/Counselor, Lincoln County High School; Chaplain, Air National Guard
“You can’t get people ready to climb the mountain unless people out there believe there is a mountain to be climbed.” Author Unknown