Former Illinois School Nurse Sentenced—Raises Alarms for Kane County Oversight

September 9, 2025

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A recent case out of Arlington Heights has sent shockwaves through Illinois school communities—including Kane County—after a former elementary school nurse was sentenced for dangerously mismanaging student medications. The conviction has sparked renewed calls for stronger oversight, transparency, and parental notification policies in school health services.


The Case at a Glance


  • Tory Eitz, 48, a nurse at Westgate Elementary School, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months of probation after pleading guilty to:
  • Official misconduct
  • Five counts of forgery
  • Seven counts of endangering the life or health of a child
  • She altered school medical records and misappropriated medications, placing multiple students at risk.
  • Her nursing license is now under review, and she is barred from working in child-related healthcare roles.


🚨 Why Kane County Should Pay Attention

While the incident occurred in Cook County, the implications ripple across district lines. Kane County parents and advocates are asking:

  • Are school nurses in Kane County subject to routine audits of medication handling and documentation?
  • What safeguards exist to prevent unauthorized access to student medications?
  • How quickly are parents notified when discrepancies or misconduct are discovered?


This case underscores the need for robust checks and balances, especially as school health services expand into areas like mental health screenings and vaccine tracking—domains where informed consent and parental autonomy are paramount.


📣 Accountability and District Responsibility

Attorneys for the nine affected families criticized Arlington Heights School District 25 for allegedly ignoring early warnings about Eitz’s conduct. They claim the district allowed her continued access to vulnerable students despite red flags.

Kane County residents may want to examine:

  • Local district policies for responding to staff misconduct
  • Transparency around disciplinary actions involving school health personnel
  • Public access to complaint procedures and resolution timelines


🛡️ Advocacy Opportunity

This case presents a strategic moment for Kane County advocates to:

  • Request public comment sessions on school health protocols
  • Push for mandatory reporting of medication errors and staff misconduct
  • Demand that parental rights be prioritized in all health-related decisions



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