Junior-Senior High School

10 Week Student Achievement

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I would like to officially welcome all of you to the 2024-2025 school year! I hope summer was
relaxing and enjoyable for everyone. Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, September 3 from
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Students will be able to print their schedules from SchoolTool starting at
12:00 PM on September 3. Schedules will be available in the Auxiliary Gym during Open House
for students who can’t print them at home. Counselors will start looking at schedule changes
the first day of school on September 5 for students with scheduling conflicts.

I am excited to start another year as the Principal at General Brown Jr.-Sr. High School. I have
worked in the District since 1994 in various roles and reside in the District with my wife and two
kids. Most recently, I served as the Dexter Elementary Principal from 2014-2021. I feel
honored to work with our highly qualified and dedicated staff, our wonderful students, and all
of the supportive parents/guardians. Our new teachers and staff are eager to join the General
Brown community and work with us to achieve the goals set forth by the District’s Strategic
Action Plan. September will be a time we reconnect. I look forward to an exciting and
productive year for all of us.

Mr. Joseph Folino is our Jr.-Sr. High School Assistant Principal/Athletics Director. Mr. Folino is
starting his fifth year in Administration and has a strong background in Special Education. Mr.
Folino and I believe in a student-centered approach making sure all students have a safe and
fulfilling academic and athletic experience at General Brown. We look forward to working with
our parents, students, teachers and staff and continue General Brown’s excellent tradition in
education, extra-curricular activities and athletics.

Mr. Brian Nortz will again serve as the Athletics Coordinator. Mr. Nortz currently serves as our
Global Studies 9 teacher. Mr. Folino and I are pleased to have Mr. Nortz assist our students in
their extra-curricular activities and understand the value they have for our students and
families.

Our custodians and student summer workers have readied the building for the arrival of our
faculty, staff and students in September. Many hallways and classrooms have been painted
and signage is up to help students and visitors navigate the building.

The home is a student’s primary environment for learning and we are here to assist you in any
way we can so your child will develop to their full potential. It is my sincere hope that all of us:
parents/guardians, teachers, and staff will work together to foster our students’ enthusiasm for
learning. Your assistance and cooperation is invaluable in the educational process. It takes
teamwork as none of us can do it alone. I ask that you guide and support your child’s learning
by ensuring that they:
• Attend school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day’s learning experience
• Complete all homework assignments given by teachers
• Share school experiences with you so that you are aware of their school life
• Inform you if they need additional support in any area or subject

I would like to invite you to visit our District website. This will serve as a resource for all
upcoming events and important reminders. In addition to ParentSquare, this year we will once
again utilize StudentSquare (grades 9-12) to allow for direct communication to students from
administration, teachers, class /club advisors and coaches.

As Principal, my door is always open and I welcome your input. I encourage you to discuss any
concerns, suggestions, or ideas that you may have with me so we make our Jr.-Sr. High School
the best it can be. Mr. Folino and I have one simple word that we use to guide our school;
Respect. We ask all staff and students to respect our school, respect each other, and respect
themselves. If w all follow this simple rule, we can all have a successful school year.
Mr. Folino and I will continue to make the safety of our students and staff our first priority.
Mrs. Christine Kennedy, School Safety Officer, School Counselors (Mrs. Augliano, Mrs. Little,
and Ms. Swan), Mrs. O’Riley (Social Worker), Mr. Milkowich (Pivot Counselor) are dedicated to
assisting us maintain a safe building in addition to supporting our students. We ask you to
encourage your student to reach out to any one of us for assistance. In addition to these staff
members, our teachers will always be a source of guidance and support for students.

Sincerely,
David Ramie
General Brown Jr.-Sr. High School Principal

Administration

Junior-Senior High School Principal: Dave Ramie

Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal: Joe Folino

Superintendent of Schools: Brian Moore

Contact Us

17643 Cemetery Rd.
Dexter, NY 13634
Phone: 315-779-2300 
Fax: 315-639-3444