CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials are making sure parents are in the loop on the latest strategies and resources to keep students safe.

On Tuesday night, district leaders hosted the first ever safety summit. Representatives from several different CMS departments spoke, along with state safety leaders. The goal was to let parents know district officials are working with community leaders to keep kids safe, and parents seemed to respond well to what they learned.

"I really, really think that safety is going to have to be part of the adulting for any of our kids growing up," said Mary Stokas, parent.

Safety is top of mind for many parents in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

"So many adverse events have been happening around the country lately, so t

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