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.