Celina High School football coach Bill Elliott placed on leave

Victims sue Celina ISD, claim hidden sexual misconduct

A new lawsuit alleges Celina ISD repeatedly covered up predatory behavior by coach Caleb Elliott, including moving him schools after an "improper" relationship and issuing mild punishment for putting cameras in a locker room, before his recent arrest for secretly recording students.

CELINA, Texas - Celina High School head football coach and athletic director Bill Elliott has been placed on leave as an investigation into his son’s arrest continues.

Celina ISD Invasive Recording Investigation

What's new:

Celina ISD said in a letter to parents on Friday that Bill Elliott is on non-disciplinary paid leave at the recommendation of a third-party investigator.

Bill Elliott is not accused of any wrongdoing. Instead, the district said there was concern that his presence could compromise the investigation into his son.

Moore Middle School Principal Allison Ginn has also been placed on paid leave for the same reason.

The backstory:

Bill Elliott is a state championship-winning head coach at Celina High School.

His son, Caleb Elliott, was arrested earlier this month and charged with invasive recording and the possession of child pornography.

Police said that while Caleb Elliott was a coach and teacher at Moore Middle School within the district, he took invasive recordings of victims in the boys' locker room.

Bill Elliott addressed parents at a community meeting last week, saying the only person to blame for the incident was his son.

This week, a group of parents sued the district, alleging it ignored warning signs about Caleb Elliott’s past behavior.

The Source: The information in this story comes from Celina ISD and past news coverage.

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The Brief

Celina ISD Invasive Recording Investigation