Albemarle County Assistant Superintendent on Leave Amid Allegations of Inappropriate Projections
In Albemarle County, Virginia, Assistant Superintendent Patrick McLaughlin has been placed on paid administrative leave following allegations that he repeatedly projected a photo of a female staff member in her college dance team uniform during meetings over several years. The…
St. Louis, MO, July 22, 2026 —
Albemarle County, Virginia – Assistant Superintendent Patrick McLaughlin has been placed on paid administrative leave, the school district confirmed. The action follows allegations that McLaughlin repeatedly projected a photograph of a female staff member, shown in her college dance team uniform, during official meetings over a period of several years.
The accusations came to light through a family counseling officer, who referenced an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint. This complaint was reportedly filed by an unnamed employee and details the alleged incidents. The complaint also alleges the existence of a “culture of fear and misogyny” within the school district.
Details regarding the specific dates and frequency of the alleged photo projections were not immediately available. The name of the staff member whose photograph was allegedly projected has not been released.
The school district has not provided further comment on the ongoing investigation or the specific nature of the administrative leave. The duration of McLaughlin’s leave and any potential disciplinary actions will likely depend on the outcome of the investigation into the EEOC complaint.
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