[Loughla]

If they had control of the school they wouldn't be talking about needing control of the school?

[susiecambria]

Well, they would be talking about maintaining control. Control requires constant vigilance to reinforce compliance coupled with making sure there is no disobedience. The latter speaks to "needing control."

Does this make any sense or am I full of hot air?

[elteto]

Just yield and do as they say, and they’ll maybe spare you.