Illinois Teacher Gets Probation for Boozing, Drugging Students

(Lake County, Illinois) Despite earlier denials, former Grant High School teacher Kim Krocza, 41, pleaded guilty yesterday to attempted contributing to the criminal delinquency of teenage girls. She admitted to supplying marijuana and alcohol to two 14-year-old girls hired to do housework.

The contributing charge was reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor since Krocza has no prior criminal record. A charge of harassment of a witness was dropped as part of the plea agreement.

For the conviction, Krocza was sentenced by Lake County Circuit Judge James Booras to probation, a $2,000 fine and 150 hours of community service. She was also banned from teaching or having contact with anyone under the age of 17 while on probation.

Oddly, the duration of the probation is unknown. It's probably an oversight by the reporter. [Add.] According to this report, Krocza will be on probation for 24 months.

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Illinois Teacher Arrested for Giving Booze, Drugs to Students
[Previous 9/16/09 post]
(Lake County, Illinois) A 41-year-old math teacher at Grant High School, Kym A. Krocza, faces charges stemming from allegations that she invited students to her home and gave them alcohol, marijuana and Zoloft. Krocza has been charged with contributing to the criminal delinquency of juveniles.

According to Lake County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Christopher Thompson, a parent alerted the authorities about a teacher giving alcohol and marijuana to her child.

Further investigation revealed that other students had also been to Krocza's home in 2009 and supplied with Zoloft, marijuana and alcohol, Thompson said.

The incidents are believed to have taken place between January and August, Thompson added.

He said additional charges could be added in the future, pending the results of additional investigation.

Krocza has been suspended from her teaching position and ordered to stay off of school grounds and to not contact any students. She was booked into custody at the Lake County Jail and released on bond Tuesday night. A court appearance is scheduled for September 18.

Tip: Scott