Former Celina ISD teacher, coach Caleb Elliott indicted on 4 felony charges involving students
Caleb Elliott, a former teacher and coach at Moore Middle School, was arrested multiple times in October and November 2025.
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Caleb Elliott, a former teacher and coach at Moore Middle School, was arrested multiple times in October and November 2025.
Calls for resignations filled the room as parents confronted Celina ISD leaders over a redacted report tied to former coach Caleb Elliott.
Late Friday evening, the Celina ISD released the findings of an external independent investigation after the arrest of middle school coach Caleb Elliott.
Parents and state lawmakers are saying the two should not have been allowed to step down.
The independent report has not yet been publicly released, but the district says it expects to make it available within days.
Celina ISD plans to release the results of an independent investigation into a former educator, as parents demand answers in a sexual abuse scandal involving dozens of students.
During public comment, parents said the lack of communication from the school district has only added to their frustration.
"They were violated — what are you doing to make sure that never happens again?"
Celina school board members on Monday night faced more calls from the public for accountability in the wake of the arrest of a teacher and former coach for sex crimes involving dozens of students.
Celina's police chief is urging attorneys in civil suits over the Caleb Elliott sexual abuse case to share any evidence or witnesses with law enforcement.
The suit alleges that, following allegations, Celina ISD quietly reassigned Caleb Elliott to protect the image of its championship high school football program.
More horrifying accounts from students are emerging about what they claim to have endured at the hands of former teacher and coach Caleb Elliott inside a Celina middle school.
A former Celina ISD teacher now faces a new charge — and the number of alleged victims has climbed to 39.
The lawsuit seeks a minimum of $1 million in damages and trial by jury.
Celina Police Chief John Cullison said they found no evidence to charge anyone else in connection with the case.
Celina police are expected to walk the public through their investigation into Elliott, who allegedly took photos of students without permission.
Caleb Elliott has been arrested three times in the last month on child pornography-related charges.
Caleb Elliott now faces a charge of sexual performance of a child.
A recent surge in North Texas teacher arrests, including several in Celina ISD, is sparking concerns about vetting practices and student safety in Texas schools.
The lawsuit claims Celina ISD responded only after Caleb Elliott's arrest became a "media sensation."
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A Celina High School teacher and coach is on administrative leave after allegations of inappropriate conduct at his previous school. Now, that school district is responding.
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Officials added that Bill Elliott has not been accused of any wrongdoing and was placed on leave out of "an abundance of caution" to avoid disrupting the police investigation.
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