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Celina ISD Puts Athletic Director Bill Elliott on Leave as Locker-Room Recording Probe Expands

The district says a third-party investigator recommended temporary leave to protect the inquiry into allegations against former coach Caleb Elliott.

Overview

  • Bill Elliott and Moore Middle School Principal Allison Ginn were placed on non-disciplinary paid leave, with the district citing concerns their presence could compromise the investigation.
  • Former middle school coach Caleb Elliott is charged with invasive visual recording and possession of child pornography after a student reported seeing him record in a locker room and police found images on his phone.
  • Elliott has resigned from the district and surrendered his teaching certification, according to officials and court records.
  • Multiple families have filed lawsuits in Collin County under a new Texas law that lifts some school immunity for sexual-misconduct claims, alleging the district enabled or concealed misconduct and seeking more than $1 million in damages.
  • State Rep. Jeff Leach has asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to open an independent investigation, while Celina ISD conducts a third-party internal review alongside the criminal case.