Albemarle Schools Under Fire | Charlottesville News

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

Congressman John McGuire demands a full investigation into Albemarle County Public Schools after a former staffer, Michael Swiney, faced multiple felony charges for sex crimes against children — with parents only notified six months after police began investigating. Swiney was placed on leave in January, but the school system failed to inform families until his arrest in June. The delay has triggered leadership changes, including the resignation of former Superintendent Dr. Matthew Haas and Hollymead Elementary Principal Joe McCauley. The school board is now drafting new policies to enforce…