expatteacher, 
Principal: We must continue to raise standards. Start giving more standardized exams to check student learning.
Department Heads: Got it!
-- Several weeks later --
Principal: Why are you printing so much?
DHs: You asked for more exams.
Principal: It's just too much paper and ink! But keep testing the kids!
DHs: Uh...
--- 2 weeks later ---
DHs: Why don't our printing codes work anymore? Did you cancel them?
Principal: Hahaha!