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Oceanside Ends Middle School Busing, Cuts 30 Nonteaching Jobs

Most middle school busing is being eliminated by the budget-strapped Oceanside Unified School District.

Most middle school busing is being eliminated by the budget-strapped Oceanside Unified School District .

Trustees made the cost-cutting move Tuesday, saying the district expects to save about $900,000 a year. Students with disabilities and those living on the Camp Pendleton Marine base will continue to get bus service.

The district is working to trim $8.8 million from its estimated $180 million budget.

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Trustees also voted to eliminate 30 nonteaching jobs, which include classroom aides, secretaries and custodians.