A recent lawsuit has unveiled allegations of covert recordings of students in locker rooms within the Celina Independent School District. The legal proceedings, initiated this morning, suggest that around 30 families have been alerted to potential privacy breaches affecting their children.
The lawsuit levels accusations against Caleb Elliott, who is alleged to have secretly filmed numerous middle school boys in compromising situations within the locker rooms. The legal action also implicates the middle school principal and Bill Elliott, Caleb’s father, who is the district’s athletic director and head coach of the Celina High School football team.
The lawsuit alleges that Caleb Elliott was involved in an inappropriate relationship with a teenage student during his time at Celina High School. To handle the scandal quietly, the school district reportedly transferred him to Moore Middle School, where he was later discovered installing hidden cameras.
Earlier this month, a group of boys reported to authorities that they were being secretly recorded by Elliott. Investigators confirmed the discovery of multiple images on his cellphone, heightening concerns over the district’s management of the situation.
Lawyers for the affected families argue that the district must be held responsible for its administrative actions, citing a history of inaction despite knowledge of illegal activities. They underscore a pattern of relocating staff rather than addressing misconduct.
Bill Elliott was put on paid administrative leave last week while an independent investigation, triggered by his son’s arrest, is in progress. Despite a petition collecting hundreds of signatures, Celina ISD announced he would not participate in the upcoming senior night ceremonies.
The district announced in a press release that the investigation is being conducted by an independent party, with full cooperation in sharing necessary information.