(KNZA)--A new superintendent has been hired for the Holton school district.

Superintendent Dennis Stones says the USD 336 Board of Education during a special meeting Wednesday evening voted to offer a two-year contract to Robert Davies for the position.  

Davies currently serves as superintendent of Kinsley-Offerle USD 347, which is located in Edwards County in southwest Kansas.  He has held that role for 10 years.

Previously, he served as a high school principal for five years at Valley Falls USD 338 and as a high school principal for four years at Kinsley.

Davies was among four candidates interviewed for the superintendent position.  The other three candidates included current Holton USD 336 Assistant Superintendent Dr. Joe Kelly, current Ellis USD 388 Superintendent Robert Young and Juanita Erickson, general director of elementary education for Topeka Public Schools.  

Stones is retiring at the end of the current school year after working for the Holton school district for three years and 40 years in public education.