Celina Coach Bill Elliott Placed on Leave Amid Son's Child Pornography Investigation and Lawsuit

Bill Elliott, the highly successful head football coach and athletic director at Celina High School, has been placed on paid, non-disciplinary leave due to a potential conflict of interest amid an ongoing investigation into his son, Caleb Elliott. Caleb, a former middle school teacher and coach at Moore Middle School, was arrested on felony charges including possession of child pornography and invasive visual recording, accused of secretly recording students in the boys' locker room. The district also placed Moore Middle School Principal Allison Ginn on paid leave for similar concerns. Bill Elliott is not accused of any wrongdoing, but his presence is seen as a potential compromise to the integrity of the investigation, which is being conducted by a third-party investigator. The case has sparked significant community outrage, with parents filing a lawsuit against Celina ISD and Caleb Elliott, alleging the district ignored warning signs and mishandled reports of misconduct. State Representative Jeff Leach has called for a review of the district's handling of the case, while the investigations continue with the district emphasizing its commitment to transparency and student safety.