A Celina High School teacher and coach is on administrative leave after officials were informed about allegations of inappropriate conduct while he was employed at another school district.

Celina ISD officials were informed on Oct. 31 of a social media post regarding Neil Phillips, a letter from CHS principal John Burdett said. Burdett said Phillips was an employee at Melissa ISD when the incident took place.

Phillips was hired by Celina ISD this year as a world geography teacher and head coach of the wrestling team at the high school, Burdett said.

When he was hired, Burdett said the application denied any prior investigations, leave with pay and/or resignations in lieu of non-renewal or termination. Phillips also has a certificate with the Texas Education Agency State Board for Educat

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