Foxfire Superintendent Faces Assault Charge

The Superintendent of the Foxfire School for Student Success is facing an assault charge in connection with a weekend incident. Zanesville Police reports indicate that they were called to 1069 Terrace Court Saturday morning after Troi Allen reported being punched in the face by Todd Whiteman. Zanesville Municipal Court records indicate that Whiteman is facing a first degree misdemeanor assault charge. He is scheduled to be in court Friday at 9 a.m. Whiteman is also the Maysville High School boys head basketball coach. Maysville Superintendent Monte Bainter says Whiteman has been placed on paid leave while the incident is investigated. Whiz News is in the process of contacting the President of the Foxfire School Board for comment. Whiteman has not yet responded to a request for comment.