BREAKING IT DOWN

Phillipsburg's newest superintendent would earn $175,000, pending county approval of his contract. Other annual compensation in the contract includes:

-- 12 sick days

-- 2 family illness days

-- 3 personal days

-- 24 vacation days

-- Health benefits for $30 per month after 60 working days in addition to:

-- Pay for unused sick days upon retirement not to exceed $15,000

-- Pay for up to 34 unused vacation days upon retirement