Albemarle County Assistant Superintendent on Leave Amid Harassment Allegations
In Albemarle County, Virginia, Assistant Superintendent Patrick McLaughlin has been placed on paid administrative leave following allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation. A school division employee claims McLaughlin repeatedly projected a photo of her in her college dance team uniform…
Nashville, TN, July 22, 2026 —
Albemarle County, Virginia – Assistant Superintendent Patrick McLaughlin of the Albemarle County School Division has been placed on paid administrative leave. The action follows allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation made by a school division employee. The employee claims that for several years, McLaughlin repeatedly projected a photograph of her in her college dance team uniform during staff meetings.
In addition to the internal allegations, the employee has filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The complaint alleges that McLaughlin’s alleged behavior fostered a hostile environment characterized by fear and misogyny within the school division.
The specific duration of McLaughlin’s leave and the timeline for further review or investigation have not been publicly disclosed at this time. The Albemarle County School Division has not released further details regarding the allegations or the ongoing process.
Story summarized from the original created by Dakota Griffin on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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