PRESS RELEASE/MEDIA ADVISORY

CCSD ADMINISTRATOR JEFF FISHER VOLUNTARILY LEAVES CHILLICOTHE

SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FIGHT FOR HIS INNOCENCE

Jeff Fisher has decided to leave his position within the Chillicothe City School District ("District")
to focus on defending the criminal charges filed against him in Ross County.

Mr. Fisher "has decided to step away from his administrative position because of his concern that
the charges against him have become a distraction to the District, which is not what Jeff wants,"
says Rex H. Elliott, Esq., Mr. Fisher's civil attorney.

Mr. Elliott commented further that, "In the near term, Jeff intends to focus all of his time and
attention to his family and defending his character and innocence in the criminal trial. As a father
and husband, his most important obligations are raising his children and being with his family
through this difficult time. We are disappointed that the prosecutor has decided to pursue
allegations that are 5 years old and have been dredged up for the second time after Mr. Fisher was
previously investigated and cleared by the Ohio Department of Education and District in 2012. We
believe both the State and the District have been provided evidence that the young women the
charges involve previously denied any relationship in private conversations when questioned;
additionally, at least one of the accusers has stated that she fabricated evidence. In this particular
case, reserving judgment until all the evidence and sworn testimony is presented is integral and
necessary for due process. Enough damage has been done to Mr. Fisher and his family simply by
being indicted for these questionable charges and he is resigning because the current unfortunate
situation will prevent him from being able to effectively serve in any capacity with the District
until after he is cleared of wrongdoing."

When asked if Mr. Fisher would comment, Mr. Elliott stated, "Jeff believes it is a great time to be
a Cavalier and he wishes he could continue his journey with the District. But, for the greater good
of the school and community he loves, and because the integrity of the District is more important
than any single person, Jeff does not want the current events to cause further disruption. Mr. Fisher
dedicated his professional life to the well-being of all of the students and teachers of the District
and was previously named Ohio's Principal of the Year in his former capacity as principal of
Chillicothe High School showcasing his talents as an educator. Mr. Fisher maintains his absolute
innocence and would like to express gratitude for all the private support he is receiving."

It is expected that Mr. Fisher will stand trial this year. When Mr. Fisher is found not guilty of
these 5-year-old accusations, "we intend to rectify the massive insult to Mr. Fisher’s reputation
created by these allegations of which Mr. Fisher has been cleared twice previously," said Mr.
Elliott.

For questions please contact:

Rex H. Elliott, Esq.
2175 Riverside Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43221
(614) 481-6000
rexe@cooperelliott.com