Editor's note: This article has been updated to show that Superintendent Bob Behnke's merit pay for his contract was reduced by 76% and that he only accepted the available 24% of merit pay. ADRIAN — Negotiations between Adrian Public Schools Superintendent Bob Behnke and the board of education have resulted in Behnke’s contract being updated to reflect salary increases and merit pay. Behnke’s updated contract was approved Monday to show salary increases of 2% for the 2021-22 school year. In the summer of 2020, Behnke’s contract was extended with the district through June 30, 2023, however, he turned down a 1.5% pay raise and only accepted 24% of possible merit pay. Other employees, including teachers, did not receive raises last year, either.