(KNZA)--A new Holton Elementary School principal has been hired.

The Holton USD 336 Board of Education, during a special meeting last Friday, voted to offer a two-year contract to Randy Fox at an annual salary of $72,000.

Fox currently serves as Pre-K through 12th grade principal at Wilson, which is part of Central Plains USD 112.

He has 29 years of experience in education. Fox has also served as a middle school principal at Wellsville, an elementary school principal at Wellington and held all three levels of administration at Winfield.

Fox was among two candidates interviewed for the position.

He will replace Karen Wilson, who is resigning at the end of the current school year after serving as Holton Elementary School principal for two years.