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Superintendent asked to resign amid outrage over handling of sexual assault allegations at elementary schools
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Superintendent asked to resign amid outrage over handling of sexual assault allegations at elementary schools

Delayed response

After two days of heated public meetings regarding the district’s handling of sexual assault allegations against a former elementary-school staff member, the Albemarle County School Board requested Superintendent Matthew Haas’ resignation on June 11. Michael J. Swiney, 37, started as a social and emotional learning coach at Woodbrook Elementary School in December 2021. For unknown […]

Catie Ratliff | June 17, 2026

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Charlottesville School Board vote to rescind SRO model fails despite community concerns

At an April 16 work session, the Charlottesville City School Board opted to preserve its prior changes to the district’s school safety model, moving forward with the return of school resource officers at the start of the 2026-27 academic year. Dozens gathered outside Charlottesville High School ahead of the marathon five-hour-plus meeting, calling on the […]

Catie Ratliff | April 22, 2026

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