Good morning, Charlottesville.

Albemarle School Board member Jim Dillenbeck held a town hall Wednesday to outline the placement of 15 ACPS staff on leave; the group includes three principals, teachers, teaching assistants, and bus drivers.

Dillenbeck said he plans to request a special board session to address concerns over transparency and staffing challenges.

At a Wednesday night town hall, Rio District School Board Representative Jim Dillenbeck said 15 ACPS staff members were placed on leave while parents voiced concerns about staffing and student safety.

The ACPS Family Council urged each board member to hold a meeting - residents can contact their representative for details.

Applications for Charlottesville’s Vibrant Community Fund are open for local businesses to boost capacity with new staff, projects, or services, and orientation sessions will be held on Oct.

5 at City Space (in person) and Oct. 6 online. The fund will accept applications until Nov. 13.

A Virginia state commission met last Thursday at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center to study how UVA’s expansion displaced historically Black neighborhoods in the city; community members offered oral histories and archival records documenting redevelopment that reshaped areas such as Gospel Hill.

The Arbor Day Foundation’s free Energy-Saving Trees Program returns this fall for Charlottesville residents, announced by the Department of Utilities (residents will soon receive guidance on how to request trees).

A new study finds 42% of Virginia households and 51% with children are food insecure following massive SNAP cuts and rising costs; local food pantries like Fluvanna Leaders for Race & Diversity in Palmyra are offering support on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Doctors with UVA Health warned on Sept.

30 (9:52 a.m.) that a new class of potent synthetic opioids is appearing in the local drug supply and evading routine tests, urging vigilance among health providers.

UVA coach Tony Elliott said the team needs a win against Florida State in Tallahassee on Saturday to boost its ACC title chances.

The Seminoles bring strong offense & a hint of chaos that could challenge the Cavaliers.

UVA announced that running back Solomon Bebee is reinstated after a four-game suspension stemming from animal cruelty charges involving his dog (Jeb) and he will be eligible to join the team after Saturday's game versus Florida State.