NEWTON FALLS — The Newton Falls Board of Education on Wednesday approved a contract extension and pay increase for the district treasurer, but it did not approve one for the school superintendent.

The board voted 3-1 to approve the new five-year agreement for Treasurer Ben Marko, which will increase his pay from the current $88,434 to $115,000, effective August 2025 to July 2030.

Board members Amie Crowder, Teresa Oakes and Dan Williams voted for the new contract while board member Tonya Kline voted against. Board member Mark Stimpert was absent from the meeting.

The board voted 2-2 on a new contract extension for Superintendent Andreas Johansson but because of the tie vote, it did not pass.

Voting for the contract were Crowder and Williams, while Kline and Oakes voted against.

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