(KMZA)--A vacancy has been filled on the Prairie Hills USD 113 Board of Education.

On a 4-2 vote, the Board Monday evening approved the appointment of Stan Keim to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Jeff DeMint.

Keim was among two candidates who applied to fill position 2 on the board. The other candidate was Rick Smith.

Both candidates were interviewed by the board prior to their decision.

Keim took his seat on the board following his appointment.

He will fill a term expiring in January 2022.