Complex sentence: On February 22,2007, the Idaho State Board of Education approved a five-year, $1.2 million contract for Akey, or $240,000 per year; $155,000 in base salary and $85,000 for media/public appearances.
Split into simpler sentences: On February 22,2007, the Idaho State Board of Education approved a five-year, $1.2 million contract for Akey, or $240,000 per year. Akey makes $155,000 in base salary and $85,000 for media/public appearances.