CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — Frustrations from parents reached a boiling point at a community meeting at Hollymead Elementary School on Wednesday, held in the aftermath of the arrest of Hollymead counselor Michael Swiney, who was arrested on 11 felony counts related to allegations of sex crimes on children last week.
During the meeting, parents expressed, sometimes through shouting and other times through tears, their frustrations with ACPS and Hollymead leadership for their handling of the situation.
ACPS Superintendent Dr. Matthew Haas and Hollymead Principal Joe McCauley were both in attendance and answered questions, alongside School Board Chair Rebecca Berlin and Board member Judy Le, who represents the Rivanna District that Hollymead is located in. Acting ACPD chief Camille Stewart was also in attendance among others from ACPS and Child Protective Services…