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Board appoints Dr. Terry Ramos as district medical advisor; position pays $5,000 stipend
Summary
The board approved the appointment of Dr. Terry Ramos as the district medical advisor for 2025-26; the role supports nurses, authorizes standing orders and carries a $5,000 annual stipend.
The Ellington Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Terry Ramos as the district medical advisor for the 2025—26 school year. The motion to appoint Dr. Ramos was read at the meeting and seconded by Miriam (board member); the board voted "aye" and the motion carried unanimously. District staff said Connecticut requires school districts to have a medical advisor to help comply with state regulations, to authorize standing medical orders and to advise school nurses. Alicia (staff member) told the board Dr. Ramos is a pediatrician practicing in Stafford, Connecticut, with more than 25 years of experience and affiliations that include Windham Hospital and Connecticut Children—s Medical Center. The district also noted the position receives a $5,000 annual stipend, payable quarterly. Staff said the prior medical advisor (Dr. Rompaul) had indicated an insurance and stipend change that led the district to seek a new adviser. The board took the appointment by formal motion and recorded the unanimous vote; no board member opposed or abstained.
