Assistant superintendent placed on leave after staff member claims he repeatedly projected a photo of her in a college dance team uniform at meetings

Assistant Superintendent Patrick McLaughlin is on paid administrative leave following allegations he repeatedly displayed a photo of staff member Heidi Gilman Bennett in her college dance team uniform during meetings. The claims, which include sexual harassment and a toxic work culture, were revealed at a school board meeting and supported by a redacted EEOC complaint. Albemarle County Public Schools is conducting an internal investigation into the allegations.