The Department of Tech & Innovation Welcomes Director of Technology Services Tony Dotts

At the March 3, 2026, Board of Education meeting the Board approved our district’s new Director of Technology Services, Mr. Anthony Dotts, who will begin next school year.

Anthony (Tony) Dotts currently serves as Information Security Manager in Community High School District 99 in Downers Grove, where he is the district’s strategic Information Technology and cybersecurity leader, ensuring operational continuity, risk resilience, and alignment with district priorities. Prior to this role, Mr. Dotts served as District Systems Administrator at Hinsdale Township High School District 86. 

Mr. Dotts brings both strategic leadership and deep technical expertise developed across two school districts. He leads a comprehensive cybersecurity program that aligns directly with instructional priorities, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance. His work spans district-wide risk assessments, executive-level data-informed decision-making, and the design of resilient frameworks, policies, and security architectures that reduce cybersecurity risks. 

Mr. Dotts will join us officially on July 1, 2026, when he will take over for Mr. Russ Vander May who is retiring from Barrington 220 after over 20 years in our district.