Here’s what the Chicago City Council can (and mostly can’t) do to limit the mayor’s power over the CPS Board – WBEZ (Chicago)

CPS is a so-called “sister agency” of the city, with its own board and budget. And unlike other sister agencies, CPS board appointments don’t require a City Council vote. That structure is written in state law. The council does, however, vote on certain types of spending for CPS. Funding for projects like playground improvements, athletic fields, roof repairs and other infrastructure needs regularly comes from special city taxing districts.