Albemarle School Board Seeks New Voice | Charlottesville News

The Albemarle School Board is in urgent need of a new at-large member after Allison Spillman’s resignation, with 13 candidates vying for the role amid deep community trust issues and an ongoing superintendent search. Many applicants, including former board members Leslie Pryor and Steve Kolezar, emphasized tackling the superintendent vacancy as their top priority. One candidate, Jimmy Belew, stirred controversy by supporting a petition to remove a current board member and is involved in a lawsuit against the school division — positioning himself as the voice of the “silent majority.” With a public hearing next Thursday and a final decision looming, the board seeks someone capable of steering the district through turbulent waters and restoring confidence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8a793a930b6fea3b