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School Board Defends Handling of Sex Abuse Case | Charlottesville News
Albemarle School Board Chair Dr. Rebecca Berlin fires back at accusations of mishandling a sexual misconduct case involving former staffer Michael Swiney, denying failures in mandated reporting or lack of cooperation. In a letter to Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley, Berlin demands a meeting with acting superintendent Dr. Chandra Hayes to establish a clear, unified process for handling such allegations — ensuring no child slips through the cracks. The dispute flared after a deputy chief questioned the credibility of a Title IX report that found Swiney “not responsible” for Title IX…
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