By AMBER GEBERS • Correspondent

PAULDING – The Paulding Exempted School Board met in a special meeting on Monday, Feb. 25 to discuss and vote on a new superintendent for the school district.

That evening it was brought to the board to offer William Hanak a three-year limited administrative contract as superintendent. The vote was unanimous in favor.

His contract will begin on Aug. 1 2013, and will continue through July 31, 2016. He will also be allowed up to 20 days prior to Aug. 1.

Hanak, of Wauseon, is currently principal of Wauseon High School, a position he has held since 2008. Previously, he was assistant principal at Wauseon and also worked for Patrick Henry Schools, Northwest Nine Mentorship Program and South-Western City Schools.

He received a bachelor of science degree from Muskingum College, master of education and educational specialist degree from the University of Toledo.