School Board in the Dark | Charlottesville News

Charlottesville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

The Albemarle County School Board was blindsided by the investigation into former staffer Michael Swiney, learning of it just before his arrest—despite the probe beginning in January. Community outrage erupted at the board meeting, especially over former superintendent Dr. Matthew Haas’s failure to disclose the investigation and his lucrative severance package after stepping down. Parents and residents demand accountability and transparency, calling for swift policy reforms on professional boundaries. Now, Dr. Chandra Hayes leads as acting superintendent, and the board is hosting public…