Teachers don’t always have control over administrational duties, either. This depends on the school and the area. There can be a lot of rules regarding discipline. I know in a previous school I worked in, any time I sent a student to the office, they came back 10 minutes later after telling the admin that they wouldn’t act up again, yet come back behaving the same way or even worse. I eventually stopped sending students to the office, because I knew nothing would be done. If you have issues with how your teacher is acting, talk to them privately to express your concerns. He/she should appreciate your perspective.
