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Thomas J. Crowe-McKinney
ISD Superintendent of Schools
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Thomas Crowe |
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Dear McKinney ISD Parents and
Staff,
Cell Phones - a Blessing and a Curse!
We all know that we are in the "wireless communications age"
and it has become nearly impossible for us to survive
without our cell phones. However, as statistics show, we
become distracted and less focused on our surroundings when
simultaneously talking on cell phones and driving. Some
states have gone as far as banning the use of cell phones
while operating a motor vehicle unless utilizing a
"hands-free" device. This does not necessarily solve the
problem as it is your mind that is distracted when speaking
on the cell phone, whether using a "hands free" device or
not.
I mention all of this to ask for your assistance. We are
seeing more and more of our parents driving into our school
zones and student pick-up areas (particularly at the
elementary and middle school levels) while talking on their
cell
phones. Recently, we have had some near misses at several
campuses because drivers were distracted while speaking on
their cell phone in a school zone.
Is the conversation you are having so important that it is
worth taking the chance on injuring a child? I for one am
not willing to wait until one of our precious children is
injured, or worse, in a school zone or pick-up area to act
on this issue.
We are beginning a campaign asking for your cooperation in
improving safety at our campuses. Unless it is an absolute
emergency, please do not use your cell phone in McKinney ISD
school zones. I am old enough to remember when we survived
without instant communications. Many of you can relate and
we greatly appreciate your help in keeping our kids safe.
With Deepest Respect,

Tom Crowe
McKinney ISD Superintendent of Schools
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