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Quakertown’s superintendent goes on leave

Superintendent Matthew Friedman is on leave effective immediately, the district said. Assistant Superintendent Lisa Hoffman will oversee day-to-day operations.

Quakertown Superintendent Matthew Friedman is on leave effective immediately, a district spokesperson said Friday. In November, the school board voted to raise Friedman's salary and extend his contract.
Quakertown Superintendent Matthew Friedman is on leave effective immediately, a district spokesperson said Friday. In November, the school board voted to raise Friedman's salary and extend his contract.Read moreQuakertown Community School Dist

Quakertown Community School District Superintendent Matthew Friedman is on leave effective immediately, a district spokesperson said Friday.

The spokesperson, Melissa Hartney, said the district’s school board could not comment further.

“Because this is a personnel matter, the board is limited in the amount of information it can share at this time,” Hartney said in a statement.

Friedman did not return a request for comment.

Friedman took over the 4,600-student district in Upper Bucks County in 2023, after serving as superintendent of the Ocean City School District in New Jersey.

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The Quakertown school board in November granted him a $10,000 raise, bringing his salary to $233,000, and extended his contract until June 30, 2028.

Assistant Superintendent Lisa Hoffman is taking over day-to-day operations of the district, Hartney said.

“The board is confident that district operations, instructional programs, and student services will continue without interruption,” Hartney said, adding that it “remains committed to transparency, accountability, and maintaining the trust of our students, staff, families, and community.”