Asbestos threat casts shadow over proposed new Clifton Elementary site

A construction consultant who’s also a Clifton Elementary School parent says asbestos is present at the site proposed for a new school to replace Clifton and could pose a threat to Fairfax County students.

Fairfax County School Board members are debating whether to close Clifton Elementary in favor of building a new school, a proposal endorsed by school board staff but strongly opposed by Clifton parents. The proposed site for the new building is on the grounds of Liberty Middle School.