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 from a school division employee. The employee claims McLaughlin repeatedly projected a photo of her in her college dance team uniform during staff…
Atlanta, GA, July 22, 2026 —
Albemarle County, VA – Assistant Superintendent Patrick McLaughlin of the Albemarle County school division has been placed on paid administrative leave. This action follows allegations made by a school division employee concerning repeated instances of alleged sexual harassment, discrimination, and intimidation.
The employee claims that over the past three and a half years, McLaughlin repeatedly projected a photograph of her in her college dance team uniform during staff meetings. The allegations further state that these projections were accompanied by disparaging remarks.
The Albemarle County school system has confirmed that it is conducting an internal investigation into the matter. Details regarding the specific nature of the disparaging remarks and the exact timeline of the alleged incidents, beyond the 3.5-year period, were not immediately available. The school division has not provided further comment as the investigation is ongoing.
Patrick McLaughlin’s role as Assistant Superintendent involves significant administrative responsibilities within the school division. His placement on administrative leave means he will not be performing his regular duties while the investigation proceeds. Information regarding whether a specific external investigator has been appointed or when the internal investigation is expected to conclude was not provided.
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