Albemarle Schools Face Crisis | Charlottesville News

Albemarle County Public Schools is launching an independent investigation after arresting a staff member on sexual misconduct charges, with a special meeting set before the new school year to outline next steps. Michael Swiney, a Hollymead Elementary staffer arrested in June, triggered a chain reaction: the superintendent and principal have resigned, and state lawmakers are demanding accountability. The district is bringing in outside legal counsel to ensure the probe doesn’t interfere with police proceedings, while also unveiling new policies to prevent future misconduct — especially in one-on-one interactions. This comes amid other recent scandals, including a teacher’s arrest for child pornography and an assistant superintendent placed on leave for harassment allegations, leaving the community demanding transparency and swift, responsible action. 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/5f31bc191a6e431e