The Office of Personnel and General Administration
Overview
The assistant superintendent for personnel and general administration oversees the offices of human resources, transportation and central registration.
The Huntington School District employs over 800 teachers, administrators and support staff and provides services to over 4,500 students. Since quality teachers are the single greatest factor in improving teaching and learning in classrooms and strong leaders are the foundation for all high-performing schools, the Office of Human Resources is committed to recruiting, developing and retaining outstanding individuals in all areas of district operations.
As the district works to hire, develop, and retain a highly qualified staff, the goal of the Office of Human Resources is to provide excellent service and to build a team of professionals who are passionate about the success of all students, and who are willing to dedicate the necessary time and resources to meet the diverse needs of our school district.
The district has eight employee bargaining units and the assistant superintendent works closely with union leadership and district administrators on many issues, including contract negotiations and interpretations, grievances, staff evaluation and general employer/employee relations.
The assistant superintendent for personnel and general administration also oversees the transportation office and is responsible for student transportation services. In doing so, the needs and concerns of building principals, parents and the community residents are addressed. The district provides transportation services for over 5,000 public and non-public school children. Over 4,000 students are bussed to eight public schools, dozens of special education students are transported to 15 additional sites and nearly 1,000 students are driven to 35 non-public schools. The assistant superintendent is also responsible for central registration, district and building enrollments, class size figures and reports and serves as the district residency hearing officer.
The Office of Human Resources works with the New York State Education Department - Office of Teaching Initiatives, Suffolk County Civil Service Department, and the New York State Public Employee Relations Board, insuring the district complies with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & General Administration
Dr. Joseph Giani is Huntington's assistant superintendent for personnel and general administration. He has enjoyed a long association with the district, attending school here and graduating in 1976. He was a Suffolk County wrestling champion for the Blue Devils and earned all-state honors in the sport.
Dr. Giani obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education with a concentration in sports administration at SUNY College at Brockport in 1981. He was an NCAA wrestling champion and three-time all-American while in college. A member of the SUNY Brockport Athletic Hall of Fame and the National Wrestling Division III Hall of Fame, he captained Brockport's 1980 national championship team.
In addition to his undergraduate degree, Dr. Giani earned a Master of Arts degree in physical education at Adelphi University in 1982 and a Professional Diploma in educational administration at Long Island University – C.W. Post College in 1986. He was awarded a Doctorate of Education degree by Dowling College.
Dr. Giani joined Huntington's faculty in 1981 as a physical education teacher, leading regular and adaptive classes on the K-12 level. In 1986 he assumed additional duties as department chairperson for physical education and interscholastic athletics. He became the district director of health, physical education, athletics and driver education in 1988, a post he held until 2001 when he moved into his current central administration position.
Dr. Giani has also served as an athletic coach. He was a member of the high school wrestling staff for seven seasons and worked with the junior varsity boys' and girls' tennis teams for five years. While coaching the Blue Devil wrestling team, Huntington won three consecutive Section XI team titles and was among the best teams in the nation. He received several Coach-of-the Year awards and was nominated for National Assistant Coach-of-the-Year.
Dr. Giani has served as principal of the Western Suffolk BOCES regional summer school for many years and as Section XI wrestling chairman for 14 years. Under his leadership, Huntington won Athletic Management magazine's Award of Excellence in Student Programs.
An outdoorsman in the fullest sense of the word, Dr. Giani enjoys a range of recreational activities in his free time and especially enjoys being on or near the water or in the fields or woods of upstate New York.
Dr. Giani is known as an organized, detail-oriented administrator who enjoys the many challenges associated with his position. He has embraced an open door policy and enjoys interactions with faculty, staff and residents.
Important Links
Forms and Files
Evaluation Forms
- Huntington UFSD 2012-13 Annual Professional Performance Review Plan
- APPR Form F - Teacher Professional Responsibility & Artifact Report
- SHHA Evaluation Form
- Teacher Assistant Evaluation Form
- Non-Instructional Evaluation Forms
- Substitute Teacher Reactionary Report
- Teacher Reactionary Report of Substitute Service
- Application for Instruction Position
- Application for Non-Instructional Position
- Reference Check Form - Administrative Position
- Reference Check Form - Instructional Position
- Reference Check Form - Non-Instructional Position
- Selection Committee Confidential Form
- Selection Committee Summary Report
- Bomb Threat Instruction Card
- Transportation Problem Report Form
- VADIR Incident Report Form
- VADIR Other Log
- Weekly Enrollment Report
- Conference Attendance Certification
- Professional Development Attendance Sheet
Miscellaneous
- Board of Education Policies for Employees
- Personal Day Form for Instructional Employees
- Personal Day Form for Non-Instructional Employees
- Vacation Day Request Form
Personnel News
Elizabeth Troffa's Retirement Party Invite
February 6, 2013 Jefferson Teacher Named to Lax Hall of Fame
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January 30, 2013 Murphy Appointed Long-Term Music Sub
John Patrick Murphy has been appointed to work as a long-term substitute music teacher at Southdown and Washington Primary Schools through approximately April 18. Huntington School Board members approved the appointment during their public meeting this past Monday night...full story>>
January 8, 2013 Huntington’s Joan Fretz to Retire
Joan Fretz has paid her dues. After a career spanning more than three decades, the Huntington School District’s director of fine and performing arts plans to retire at the end of the current school year...full story>>
December 6, 2012 MLK Commission to Honor Alvin White
Alvin White's spirit of service and advocacy in the community he loves are sometimes taken for granted, but cannot be overlooked. One of the most familiar figures in town, his counsel is often sought after by many, from government leaders to the common man...full story>>
November 6, 2012 Huntington Teachers Receive Hometown Accolades
Who knew it? Huntington School District teachers Chris Dugan and Tricia Dugan Klee earned hometown accolades during their alma mater's homecoming day festivities. The brother-sister faculty duo was inducted into the Hauppauge School District Athletic Hall of Fame along with the entire Dugan family...full story>>
October 23, 2012 Trustees Appoint Substitute Librarian
Huntington School Board members have appointed Peggy Gallagher to work as a long-term substitute librarian at Woodhull Intermediate School. Her service is expected to run through approximately November 30...full story>>
October 23, 2012 Blue Devil Spring Coaches Appointed
More than two dozen spring coaches have been appointed by the Huntington School Board. Trustees took the action during their public meeting this past Monday night in the Jack Abrams School auditorium...full story>>
August 24, 2012 Two New HHS Science Teachers Appointed
When classes resume early next month, Huntington High School will have two new science teachers after the Huntington School Board appointed Terrence Doran and Brendan Burkhart to faculty positions...full story>>
August 17, 2012 Veteran Educator Appointed CPSE Chair
A familiar face has been appointed chairperson of the Huntington School District's Committee on Pre-School Special Education. Huntington School Board members have named Renee Jones Vaughans to the post. She is already busy carrying out her new responsibilities...full story>>
August 15, 2012 Huntington Faculty Gears Up for New Year
It's still summer and many are in vacation mode, but Huntington School District teachers and administrators are already in the process of shifting their attention to the looming new school year. Many have visited their respective schools and classrooms while others are busy planning at home...full story>>
August 10, 2012 Trustees Appoint New Special Education Chair
The Huntington School Board has appointed Diana Rich as chairperson of special education K-6 student support services. Trustees took the action during their public meeting this past Monday night...full story>>
July 6, 2012 Valerie Capitulo-Saide Named Jefferson School Principal
Jefferson Primary School has a new principal. Huntington School Board members have appointed Valerie Capitulo-Saide to the post. She will replace Margaret H. Evers, who retired at the end of June after six years as the building's educational leader...full story>>