Former Danville administrator hired by Oakwood school

OAKWOOD – The Oakwood school board voted unanimously on Wednesday to hire Jason Bletzinger as principal of Oakwood Junior High School.

Bletzinger will sign a 10 1/2 month contract for the 2008-2009 school year at a salary of $73,500 with all benefits.

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