diff --git a/src/blackboard/db.py b/src/blackboard/db.py
index 1f5654c..dec31fc 100644
--- a/src/blackboard/db.py
+++ b/src/blackboard/db.py
@@ -225,7 +225,9 @@ _SCHEMA_STATEMENTS = [
         escalated INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
         current_agent TEXT,
         previous_agent TEXT,
-        next_capability TEXT
+        next_capability TEXT,
+        card_id TEXT DEFAULT 'default',
+        stage TEXT
     )""",
     "CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_tasks_status ON tasks(status)",
     "CREATE INDEX IF NOT EXISTS idx_tasks_assignee ON tasks(assignee)",