Petitions circulating online this week show a Celina community divided over whether high school football head coach Bill Elliott should be allowed to attend senior night.

Bill Elliott remains on administrative leave amid a criminal investigation involving his son, Caleb Elliott — a former middle school football coach accused of secretly recording boys in a locker room.

One petition calling for Elliott to attend Friday's senior night has gathered nearly 900 signatures. Supporters say his presence would mean a lot to the seniors, writing, "He is beloved by his team and being there will mean so much for the seniors."

But another petition quickly followed, titled "Our children deserve better: Say no to Bill Elliott at Senior Night." One comment read, "Say no until we hear all the facts.

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