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

This podcast episode from the Livingston Parish Public Schools (LPPS) District Download, dated September 22, 2026, features a discussion between Superintendent Jody Pervvis and Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard focusing on school safety and security partnerships. The conversation highlights the collaborative efforts between the school system and the sheriff's office, including the deployment of school resource officers and a school security team covering multiple campuses. They discuss the funding and staffing challenges, noting that while not all schools are covered daily, the partnership has enabled significant safety improvements. Additionally, they address truancy reduction efforts involving coordinated home visits by deputies, which have successfully improved attendance. The discussion also covers the enforcement of new state legislation (Act 305) regarding marijuana possession within 2,000 feet of schools, emphasizing increased penalties and the importance of community awareness. While the meeting does not detail specific procurement contracts or budget allocations, it underscores ongoing resource sharing and budget cooperation between the sheriff's office and the school system to enhance safety and security services.