Supporters say the proposal will simplify the budget process and make school officials more accountable to voters. Opponents question its legality and unknown costs.
The election is still more than a year away and some potential candidates, including former Mayor Ethan Strimling and school board Chair Emily Figdor, said that right now they're focused on other work.
The district has released data showing how middle and high school suspension rates have changed over the past few years and which groups of students are most impacted by the discipline.