LPPS District Download

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LPSS District Download is the official podcast of Livingston Parish Public Schools.  Hosted by Superintendent Jody Purvis, this podcast will feature many topics related to one of the top School Systems in the State of Louisiana, from the students, to the educators, to the programs that have made Livingston Parish, Louisiana Public Schools so successful.

Episodes

  1. Sep 25

    A New Option For Health Insurance | LPPS District Download #5

    Today Superintendent Jody Purvis sits down with Pelican Benefit Advisors representative Austen Powell as they discuss a new option that may help reduce LPPS employee's monthly health insurance costs or minimize the impact of this year’s premium increase. Introducing Supplemental Medical Expense Insurance, commonly referred to as GAP insurance. Timestamps 03:39 Introducing the GAP Plan 07:34 How the Pelican Plan Works 08:59 Real-World Coverage Examples 12:36 Why the GAP Plan Helps 15:19 Questions and Concerns 20:05 Coverage Limits Explained 21:41 Provider Access Issues 23:06 Choosing the Right Plan 25:24 Enrollment Help and Support 27:43 A Few Personal Questions

    A New Option For Health Insurance | LPPS District Download #5

  2. Sep 22

    Partnering with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office | LPPS District Download #4

    In this episode of LPSS District Download, Livingston Parish Public Schools Superintendent Jody Purvis sits down with Livingston Parish Public Schools Business Manager Jason Ard as they cover the important partnership between the sheriff and Livingston Parish Public Schools. The Sheriff discusses many programs including the Safety Detail, SRO’s, Truancy Officers and New Laws in Louisiana regarding drugs within a certain radius of a public school, Timestamps 00:15 Safety Partnership 02:05 SRO Program Begins 06:43 School Security Team 14:33 Tax Plan Reworked 17:46 Handling Threats Fast 24:28 Truancy Support 30:27 New Marijuana Law 33:28 Traffic Safety Reminders

    Partnering with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office | LPPS District Download #4

  3. Aug 17

    Breaking Down the Budget | LPPS District Download #3

    In this episode of LPSS District Download, Livingston Parish Public Schools Superintendent Jody Purvis sits down with Livingston Parish Public Schools Business Manager Ashley Amy as they cover the funding sources and answer many of the questions regarding the budgeting process as it relates to Livingston Parish Public schools.   Timestamps 00:15 Budget Basics 02:08 Local Funding Sources 05:07 Inside the MFP 09:57 Governor’s Funding Cut 13:24 Federal Dollars Explained 19:12 Construction Money Rules 21:21 General Fund Pressure 25:51 Rising Financial Strains 30:49 Budget Questions Answered 34:44 Sales Tax Distribution #Budget #LivingstonParish #publicschools #louisiana #districtdownload #podcast

  4. Jul 24

    2026 Louisiana Principal of The Year Justin Wax | LPPS District Download #2

    In this episode of LPSS District Download, Livingston Parish Public Schools Superintendent Jody Purvis sits down with 2026 Louisiana State Principal of the Year Justin Wax as he discusses the award, his lessons on leadership and failure, and how the school he leads, Denham Springs Junior High, is focusing on student leadership and character education.  Timestamps 01:59 Gala Surprise Moment 05:23 Leading Beyond the Award 08:52 Failure as a Leadership Lesson 10:56 Teacher Leader Summit 16:44 Navigating Growth and Priorities 21:45 What Junior High Students Need 25:57 District Pride and Recognition 29:57 Rapid Fire Reflections #justinwax #LivingstonParish #publicschools #louisiana #teacheroftheyear #districtdownload #podcast

    2026 Louisiana Principal of The Year Justin Wax | LPPS District Download #2

  5. May 18

    2026 LPPS Student of the Year Rachel Henry | LPPS District Download #1

    In this very first episode of LPSS District Download, Livingston Parish Public Schools Superintendent Jody Purvis sits down with 2026 LPSS Student of the Year Rachel Henry as she discusses navigating high school and reflects on high school lessons such as time management, getting involved, and working hard for goals. Timestamps 01:52 Schools and Scale 03:45 College Credit Advantage 07:52 Career Pathways 16:55 FCA 18:48 Influences That Shaped Rachel Henry 22:16 Freshman-Year Advice 27:09 Time Management Skills 29:04 Rapid-Fire Questions

    2026 LPPS Student of the Year Rachel Henry | LPPS District Download #1
  • 5 Episodes

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LPSS District Download is the official podcast of Livingston Parish Public Schools.  Hosted by Superintendent Jody Purvis, this podcast will feature many topics related to one of the top School Systems in the State of Louisiana, from the students, to the educators, to the programs that have made Livingston Parish, Louisiana Public Schools so successful.

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  • Creator
    Envision Podcast Studios
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Envision Podcast Studios
  • Show Website
    LPPS District Download

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