Employee and Labor Relations
The Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Department supports all RPS employees by providing guidance and resources to help create the conditions for a positive workplace. RPS believes that every employee should have a positive work experience and know their options to pursue assistance. ELR takes a neutral leadership role in supporting both employees and supervisors while addressing workplace conflict or concerns.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can provide any support on the following topics:
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Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)
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RPS Policies
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Performance Coaching & Consulting
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Complaints
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Grievances
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Facilitated Conversations
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Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
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American Disability Act (ADA)
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Title IX
ADA
The American Disability Act (ADA) mandates that adequate, reasonable accommodations be provided to qualified persons with disabilities.
Complaints & Grievances
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination or harassment, Employee Relations is here to assist you with filing a complaint or grievance.
Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex (including sexual harassment, sexual violence and gender-based harassment).
Contact Us!
Sandra Lee
Director, Employee Relations
slee7@rvaschools.net
Regina Switzer – Ellis
Manager, Title IX Coordinator
rswitzer2@rvaschools.net
John Parks
Manager, Investigations
jparks@rvaschools.net
Nakisha Winston
Manager, Employee and Labor Relations - Complaints and Grievances
nwinston@rvaschools.net
Betty Stephens
Employee Relations & ADA Accommodations Specialist
bstephen@rvaschools.net
Katie Taylor
Senior Specialist, Employee and Labor Relations ktaylor@ravschools.net
Emmanuel Wright
Senior Specialist, Employee and Labor Relations
