Director's Page
Director of Facilities, Paul Rispoli
Paul Rispoli has been Huntington’s Director of Facilities since 1998. He came to the district in 1977 and moved his way up the ladder by serving as a custodian, groundskeeper, chief custodian and maintenance supervisor.
Over the years, Mr. Rispoli has earned certificates in construction management from the University of Wisconsin, turf and athletic field management from Cornell University and as an asbestos inspector and management planner.
Mr. Rispoli is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of all eight school buildings, the coordination of district facilities use by school and community groups and health and safety issues. He also serves as Huntington’s asbestos compliance officer and has overseen millions of dollars in construction, renovation and repair projects.
In addition to his work in the district, Mr. Rispoli sits on the board of directors of the Long Island Region of the Empire State Games.
Operations Supervisor, Alvin White
Al White has been Huntington’s Operations Supervisor since 1999. Prior to coming to the district, he worked for the Internal Revenue Service at its Holtsville complex. He began his career here in 1974 on a part-time basis at Robert L. Simpson Junior High School. He moved into a full-time position in 1979.
Mr. White has completed specialized training in the areas of plumbing, oil burners and sports floor refinishing and maintenance. In 2007, he took on additional responsibilities as the district’s asset control manager, logging in new equipment and maintaining inventory records.
A longtime resident of the district, Mr. White is the father of seven Huntington High School graduates. He is also deeply involved in community and civic organizations, including the Huntington Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, Take Back the Block Advisory Board, Huntington Enrichment Center/Kids Café Board of Directors, Lowndes Avenue Task Force, NAACP – Huntington chapter, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 318 in Greenlawn as well as numerous other local groups.