By Erica Thomas, managing editor LEEDS — When he learned that retired NBA star Charles Barley was giving $1,000 to all Leeds City Schools employees, Superintendent John Moore said he was in awe of the tremendous show of support, but he wasn’t at all surprised. Barkley is gifting the money to employees for their efforts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s been an extremely taxing school year,” said Moore. “We’ve had a lot of stress and we’ve all had to learn to dance in the rain this year. The quarantines and hybrid, virtual learning have truly worn out every education employee in America. They are to be commended for going the extra mile and Charles recognizes that.”