Albemarle Schools Face Crisis | Charlottesville News

Charlottesville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

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…