CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Dr. Chandra Hayes, Albemarle County’s current Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, will be the division’s Acting Superintendent, Albemarle County Public Schools announced Wednesday.
In an email to staff and families, the School Board announced Hayes’s appointment, which will be formally confirmed in a vote on July 9, will assume the role effective immediately. She will serve for the 2026-27 school year while the board conducts a search for a permanent superintendent.
“We are grateful to Dr. Hayes for her willingness to step into this role, especially at a time when steady, experienced leadership is so important for our students, staff, families, and schools,” the board’s email said. “The Board understands that this is an important time for our school division. Recent events have raised serious concerns for many families, staff members, and community members. They have also reinforced the need for strong leadership, clear accountability, open communication, and a continued focus on keeping students safe. As we move forward, our focus remains on supporting our schools, rebuilding trust through action, and keeping students at the center of all decisions we make.”…