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Friedman named interim superintendent in District 59

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Mark Friedman has been named interim superintendent of Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59.

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Mark Friedman, the state's superintendent of the year in 2009, has been selected as the interim superintendent for Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59, according to a news release issued today. The school board approved the appointment last week, pending negotiation of details. Friedman will begin work Jan. 7 and continue through June 30, replacing Daniel Schweers, who recently announced his retirement effective Dec. 31.